Nakshatra 24 of 27
Shatabhisha Nakshatra
A hundred healers. Ruled by Rahu, presided over by Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters.
Quick Answer
Shatabhisha is the 24th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 6°40' Aquarius to 20°00' Aquarius in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Rahu, presided over by Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters, and its symbol is an empty circle.
Shatabhisha at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 6°40' Aquarius to 20°00' Aquarius
- Tropical span in 2026
- 0°54' Pisces to 14°14' Pisces
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters
- Symbol
- An empty circle
- Name means
- A hundred healers
The Quality of Shatabhisha
Shatabhisha, the hundred healers, keeps the empty circle of Varuna. It is solitary, searching and drawn to remedies that others overlook. Its healing begins with the patience to sit with what is unknown.
What needs healing in you, and can you let it take its own time?
The Four Padas of Shatabhisha
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40' Aquarius to 10°00' Aquarius | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 10°00' Aquarius to 13°20' Aquarius | Capricorn |
| 3 | 13°20' Aquarius to 16°40' Aquarius | Aquarius |
| 4 | 16°40' Aquarius to 20°00' Aquarius | Pisces |
When the Moon Is in Shatabhisha
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 17, 6:04 PM ET | Nov 18, 7:40 PM ET | Nov 18, 4:34 AM IST | Nov 19, 6:10 AM IST |
| Dec 15, 1:23 AM ET | Dec 16, 3:32 AM ET | Dec 15, 11:53 AM IST | Dec 16, 2:02 PM IST |
| Jan 11, 7:23 AM ET | Jan 12, 9:43 AM ET | Jan 11, 5:53 PM IST | Jan 12, 8:13 PM IST |
| Feb 7, 1:18 PM ET | Feb 8, 3:27 PM ET | Feb 7, 11:48 PM IST | Feb 9, 1:57 AM IST |
The Sun in Shatabhisha, 2027
The Sun enters Shatabhisha on February 19, 2027 at 2:07 PM ET (12:37 AM IST on February 20) and stays until March 4, 2027 at 8:27 PM ET (6:57 AM IST on March 5). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Shatabhisha: Dhanishta, ruled by Mars. After it: Purva Bhadrapada, ruled by Jupiter. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Shatabhisha
What Is the Lord of Shatabhisha Nakshatra?
Rahu rules Shatabhisha, the 24th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Shatabhisha begins life in the Rahu period.
Where Is Shatabhisha Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Shatabhisha spans 6°40' Aquarius to 20°00' Aquarius in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 0°54' Pisces to 14°14' Pisces in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Shatabhisha?
The presiding deity of Shatabhisha is Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters. Its symbol is an empty circle. The name means "a hundred healers".
What Are the Four Padas of Shatabhisha?
Pada 1 runs 6°40' Aquarius to 10°00' Aquarius (navamsa Sagittarius); Pada 2 runs 10°00' Aquarius to 13°20' Aquarius (navamsa Capricorn); Pada 3 runs 13°20' Aquarius to 16°40' Aquarius (navamsa Aquarius); Pada 4 runs 16°40' Aquarius to 20°00' Aquarius (navamsa Pisces).
When Is the Moon in Shatabhisha Next?
The Moon is next in Shatabhisha from November 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET (4:34 AM IST on November 18) until November 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET (6:10 AM IST on November 19). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Shatabhisha in 2027?
The Sun enters Shatabhisha on February 19, 2027 at 2:07 PM ET (12:37 AM IST on February 20) and leaves on March 4, 2027 at 8:27 PM ET (6:57 AM IST on March 5), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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