Nakshatra · Rohini
Rohini nakshatra: ruled by the Moon, in Vrishabha rashi
Rohini is the 4th of the 27 nakshatras. Its rashi and padas, its lord and dasha, its gana, yoni and nadi for matching, and its nature for muhurat.
In short
Rohini nakshatra is the 4th of the 27 nakshatras, 40°–53°20' of the sidereal zodiac, with all 4 padas in Vrishabha (Taurus). Its lord is the Moon, so people born in it start life in the Moon's 10-year Vimshottari dasha. It is Manushya gana and Antya nadi.
Rohini nakshatra at a glance
| Rohini | |
|---|---|
| Number | 4th of 27 |
| Span | 40°–53°20' of the sidereal zodiac |
| Rashi | all 4 padas in Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Lord | the Moon, whose Vimshottari dasha lasts 10 years |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Sarpa (serpent) |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Nature (muhurat) | Dhruva (fixed) |
| Marriage star | Yes, one of the eleven (Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6) |
The 4 padas of Rohini
Each pada is 3°20'. The pada decides the rashi when a nakshatra spans two signs, and places the Moon in a navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 40°–43°20' | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Mesha (Aries) |
| Pada 2 | 43°20'–46°40' | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Pada 3 | 46°40'–50° | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Pada 4 | 50°–53°20' | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Karka (Cancer) |
Read more on Vrishabha (Taurus).
Rohini and the Vimshottari dasha
The Moon rules Rohini, and also Hasta and Shravana. A person born at the very start of Rohini has the whole 10 years of the Moon's dasha ahead; born near its end, only a little. The next dasha is Mars's. See Moon in astrology.
Rohini in matching and muhurat
In Ashtakoot matching, Rohini gives the gana, yoni and nadi of a birth star: Manushya, Sarpa (serpent) and Antya. Two people with the same nadi get 0 of its 8 points, the Nadi dosha, unless one of the exceptions Charak lists applies. Check two stars with the free star matching.
For muhurat, Rohini is Dhruva (fixed), a star suited to starting things meant to last: foundations, planting, long commitments. It is one of the eleven marriage stars.
Questions about Rohini nakshatra
Which rashi is Rohini nakshatra?
Rohini has all 4 padas in Vrishabha (Taurus). Which rashi applies to you depends on your pada.
Who is the lord of Rohini nakshatra?
The Moon rules Rohini, as it rules Hasta and Shravana. If you were born in Rohini, your first Vimshottari dasha is the Moon's, which lasts 10 years in full.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Rohini?
Rohini is Manushya gana, Sarpa yoni (serpent) and Antya nadi (K. S. Charak's tables). These are used in Ashtakoot matching.
Is Rohini a good nakshatra for marriage?
For a wedding date, yes: Rohini is one of the eleven stars Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6 names for marriage. For a couple, what matters is how the two birth stars match, not the star alone.
What is Rohini nakshatra in English?
In English, Rohini is the 4th lunar mansion (nakshatra) of the Vedic zodiac, 40° to 53°20' of the sidereal zodiac, all in Taurus.
Sources
- The 27 nakshatras of 13°20' and their 4 padas of 3°20': Astrojar's engine (Lahiri ayanamsa, sidereal zodiac).
- Nakshatra lords and Vimshottari years: BPHS, the chapter on the Vimshottari dasha, as coded in Astrojar's engine (Ketu 7, Venus 20, Sun 6, Moon 10, Mars 7, Rahu 18, Jupiter 16, Saturn 19, Mercury 17 years).
- Gana, yoni and nadi: K. S. Charak, Elements of Vedic Astrology, ch. XXVII (pp. 456, 458, 460), the tables Astrojar's star matching uses.
- Nature of each star for muhurat: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 2. The eleven marriage stars: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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