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Shatabhisha Nakshatra: Lord Rahu, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha is the 24th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 6°40′ Kumbha – 20°00′ Kumbha (306°40′–320°00′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Rahu and its deity is Varuna.
The Moon is next in Shatabhisha from 18 November 2026, 4:34 AM IST to 19 November 2026, 6:10 AM IST.
Which planet rules Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Rahu rules Shatabhisha in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Shatabhisha begins life in the Rahu dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 24 / 27 |
| Span | 6°40′ Kumbha – 20°00′ Kumbha (306°40′–320°00′) |
| Rashi | Kumbha |
| Vimshottari lord | Rahu (18 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Varuna |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Horse |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
What are the padas of Shatabhisha 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 Shatabhisha next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Shatabhisha.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 h 35 min | ||
| 26 h 9 min | ||
| 26 h 20 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
- Rahu (Vimshottari dasha of 18 years).
- Which rashi is Shatabhisha nakshatra in?
- Shatabhisha lies in Kumbha: 6°40′ Kumbha – 20°00′ Kumbha.
- What is the gana of Shatabhisha?
- Rakshasa; yoni Horse; nadi Adi (Vata).
- What are the name letters for Shatabhisha nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Go, Sa, Si, Su.
- Who is the deity of Shatabhisha?
- Varuna, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Shatabhisha nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Shatabhisha from 18 November 2026, 4:34 AM IST to 19 November 2026, 6:10 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