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Magha Nakshatra: Lord Ketu, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Magha nakshatra?
Magha is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 0°00′ Simha – 13°20′ Simha (120°00′–133°20′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Ketu and its deity is the Pitris (ancestors).
The Moon is next in Magha from 3 November 2026, 3:46 AM IST to 4 November 2026, 3:26 AM IST.
Which planet rules Magha nakshatra?
Ketu rules Magha in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Magha begins life in the Ketu dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 10 / 27 |
| Span | 0°00′ Simha – 13°20′ Simha (120°00′–133°20′) |
| Rashi | Simha |
| Vimshottari lord | Ketu (7 years of dasha) |
| Deity | the Pitris (ancestors) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Rat |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
What are the padas of Magha and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
When is the Moon in Magha next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Magha.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 23 h 40 min | ||
| 23 h 18 min | ||
| 22 h 28 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Magha nakshatra?
- Ketu (Vimshottari dasha of 7 years).
- Which rashi is Magha nakshatra in?
- Magha lies in Simha: 0°00′ Simha – 13°20′ Simha.
- What is the gana of Magha?
- Rakshasa; yoni Rat; nadi Antya (Kapha).
- What are the name letters for Magha nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me.
- Who is the deity of Magha?
- the Pitris (ancestors), as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Magha nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Magha from 3 November 2026, 3:46 AM IST to 4 November 2026, 3:26 AM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate