Nakshatra 10 of 27
Magha Nakshatra
The great one. Ruled by Ketu, presided over by The Pitris, the ancestors.
Quick Answer
Magha is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 0°00' Leo to 13°20' Leo in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Ketu, presided over by The Pitris, the ancestors, and its symbol is a royal throne.
Magha at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 0°00' Leo to 13°20' Leo
- Tropical span in 2026
- 24°14' Leo to 7°34' Virgo
- Ruling planet
- Ketu
- Deity
- The Pitris, the ancestors
- Symbol
- A royal throne
- Name means
- The great one
The Quality of Magha
Magha sits on the throne of the ancestors. It carries lineage, dignity and the weight of what came before. Its strength is a sense of rightful place; its practice is to honor the past without being ruled by it.
What have you inherited, and what do you choose to pass on?
The Four Padas of Magha
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00' Leo to 3°20' Leo | Aries |
| 2 | 3°20' Leo to 6°40' Leo | Taurus |
| 3 | 6°40' Leo to 10°00' Leo | Gemini |
| 4 | 10°00' Leo to 13°20' Leo | Cancer |
When the Moon Is in Magha
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 5:16 PM ET | Nov 3, 4:56 PM ET | Nov 3, 3:46 AM IST | Nov 4, 3:26 AM IST |
| Nov 29, 11:12 PM ET | Nov 30, 10:30 PM ET | Nov 30, 9:42 AM IST | Dec 1, 9:00 AM IST |
| Dec 27, 7:34 AM ET | Dec 28, 6:03 AM ET | Dec 27, 6:04 PM IST | Dec 28, 4:33 PM IST |
| Jan 23, 6:23 PM ET | Jan 24, 4:11 PM ET | Jan 24, 4:53 AM IST | Jan 25, 2:41 AM IST |
The Sun in Magha, 2027
The Sun enters Magha on August 17, 2027 at 4:43 AM ET (2:13 PM IST) and stays until August 31, 2027 at 12:41 AM ET (10:11 AM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Magha: Ashlesha, ruled by Mercury. After it: Purva Phalguni, ruled by Venus. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Magha
What Is the Lord of Magha Nakshatra?
Ketu rules Magha, the 10th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Magha begins life in the Ketu period.
Where Is Magha Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Magha spans 0°00' Leo to 13°20' Leo in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 24°14' Leo to 7°34' Virgo in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Magha?
The presiding deity of Magha is The Pitris, the ancestors. Its symbol is a royal throne. The name means "the great one".
What Are the Four Padas of Magha?
Pada 1 runs 0°00' Leo to 3°20' Leo (navamsa Aries); Pada 2 runs 3°20' Leo to 6°40' Leo (navamsa Taurus); Pada 3 runs 6°40' Leo to 10°00' Leo (navamsa Gemini); Pada 4 runs 10°00' Leo to 13°20' Leo (navamsa Cancer).
When Is the Moon in Magha Next?
The Moon is next in Magha from November 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM ET (3:46 AM IST on November 3) until November 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET (3:26 AM IST on November 4). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Magha in 2027?
The Sun enters Magha on August 17, 2027 at 4:43 AM ET (2:13 PM IST) and leaves on August 31, 2027 at 12:41 AM ET (10:11 AM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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