The 27 Nakshatras
Magha Nakshatra
The mighty. Seat of the ancestors — lineage, authority and the dignity inherited from those who came before.
| Number | 10 / 27 |
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
| Presiding deity | Pitris (ancestors) |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Symbol | Royal throne |
| Zodiac span | Leo 0° – 13°20' |
| Marriage muhurat | Auspicious — accepted for vivah |
Gandamoola nakshatra
Magha is one of the gandamoola nakshatras, which fall at the joints between signs. Tradition prescribes a moola shanti on the 27th day for a child born under it. This marks a point of transition, not misfortune.