Nakshatra 4 of 27
Rohini Nakshatra
The red one. Ruled by the Moon, presided over by Prajapati (Brahma), the creator.
Quick Answer
Rohini is the 4th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 10°00' Taurus to 23°20' Taurus in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by the Moon, presided over by Prajapati (Brahma), the creator, and its symbol is an ox cart.
Rohini at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 10°00' Taurus to 23°20' Taurus
- Tropical span in 2026
- 4°14' Gemini to 17°34' Gemini
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Prajapati (Brahma), the creator
- Symbol
- An ox cart
- Name means
- The red one
The Quality of Rohini
Rohini, the red one, is the Moon's favorite mansion: fertile, steady and drawn to beauty. It grows things and gathers comfort around it. The invitation is to enjoy what grows without clinging to it, so that abundance stays generous.
What in your life is growing quietly, and how do you tend it without holding too tight?
The Four Padas of Rohini
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00' Taurus to 13°20' Taurus | Aries |
| 2 | 13°20' Taurus to 16°40' Taurus | Taurus |
| 3 | 16°40' Taurus to 20°00' Taurus | Gemini |
| 4 | 20°00' Taurus to 23°20' Taurus | Cancer |
When the Moon Is in Rohini
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 3:56 AM ET | Oct 29, 1:41 AM ET | Oct 28, 1:26 PM IST | Oct 29, 11:11 AM IST |
| Nov 24, 12:55 PM ET | Nov 25, 10:06 AM ET | Nov 24, 11:25 PM IST | Nov 25, 8:36 PM IST |
| Dec 22, 12:15 AM ET | Dec 22, 9:26 PM ET | Dec 22, 10:45 AM IST | Dec 23, 7:56 AM IST |
| Jan 18, 10:35 AM ET | Jan 19, 8:24 AM ET | Jan 18, 9:05 PM IST | Jan 19, 6:54 PM IST |
The Sun in Rohini, 2027
The Sun enters Rohini on May 25, 2027 at 12:14 PM ET (9:44 PM IST) and stays until June 8, 2027 at 10:01 AM ET (7:31 PM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Rohini: Krittika, ruled by the Sun. After it: Mrigashira, ruled by Mars. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Rohini
What Is the Lord of Rohini Nakshatra?
The Moon rules Rohini, the 4th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Rohini begins life in the Moon period.
Where Is Rohini Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Rohini spans 10°00' Taurus to 23°20' Taurus in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 4°14' Gemini to 17°34' Gemini in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Rohini?
The presiding deity of Rohini is Prajapati (Brahma), the creator. Its symbol is an ox cart. The name means "the red one".
What Are the Four Padas of Rohini?
Pada 1 runs 10°00' Taurus to 13°20' Taurus (navamsa Aries); Pada 2 runs 13°20' Taurus to 16°40' Taurus (navamsa Taurus); Pada 3 runs 16°40' Taurus to 20°00' Taurus (navamsa Gemini); Pada 4 runs 20°00' Taurus to 23°20' Taurus (navamsa Cancer).
When Is the Moon in Rohini Next?
The Moon is next in Rohini from October 28, 2026 at 3:56 AM ET (1:26 PM IST) until October 29, 2026 at 1:41 AM ET (11:11 AM IST). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Rohini in 2027?
The Sun enters Rohini on May 25, 2027 at 12:14 PM ET (9:44 PM IST) and leaves on June 8, 2027 at 10:01 AM ET (7:31 PM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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