मघा · Nakshatra #10 of 27 · 120.00°–133.33° · ruled by Ketu
This column has two witnesses: the devata as the Jyotisha handbooks transmit it, and the Taittiriya Brahmana's nakshatreshti (III.1.4-5), which prescribes an offering to each asterism's deity by name. Both are shown side by side rather than merged into one.
Both witnesses name the same devata here. They differ in four of the 27 — Rohini, the two Phalgunis and Moola — and this is not one of them.
Regal, authoritative, ancestral pride. Natural leader with respect for traditions.
Government, administration, law, politics, management, ceremony.
Heart, back, spine. Generally strong constitution.
Loyal, dignified partner. Seeks respectful relationships.
Modern nakshatra synthesis - not from a classical text.
Magha has four padas with starting sounds Ma, Mi, Mu, Me (मा, मी, मू, मे) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Aries navamsa - the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds initiative, courage and a pioneering drive, colouring Magha's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Taurus navamsa - the earth element, Artha (security). It adds stability, patience and a grounded, material focus, colouring Magha's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Gemini navamsa - the air element, Kama (desire). It adds curiosity, versatility and communicative skill, colouring Magha's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Cancer navamsa - the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds emotional depth, nurturing instincts and sensitivity, colouring Magha's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.