Shatabhisha Nakshatra शतभिषा
Shatabhisha, the twenty-fourth nakshatra, sits in Aquarius. Ruled by Rahu and presided over by Varuna, god of cosmic waters and law, its symbol - a circle of a hundred stars - signifies healing, secrecy and the veiled workings of nature.
- Ruling Graha
- Rahu
- Deity
- Varuna
- Symbol
- Empty circle / 100 stars
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Zodiac
- 6°40' - 20°00' Aquarius
- Nature
- Movable (Chara)
Rahu - the Moon's north node, a shadowy 'planet' of ambition, worldly desire, obsession and the unconventional.
Varuna - the god of the cosmic waters, law and the hidden order of things.
Personality & traits
Shatabhisha natives are independent, private and inventive, healers and truth-seekers who prefer solitude and depth. Their reserve can become isolation or stubbornness.
Career & profession
Medicine and healing, science and research, astrology and the occult, technology, and work involving water or hidden systems.
Favorable activities
Its movable (Chara) nature favours healing, research, technology and solitary or investigative undertakings.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha, the twenty-fourth nakshatra, sits in Aquarius. Ruled by Rahu and presided over by Varuna, god of cosmic waters and law, its symbol - a circle of a hundred stars - signifies healing, secrecy and the veiled workings of nature.
Who is the ruling planet of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
The ruling graha of Shatabhisha is Rahu - the Moon's north node, a shadowy 'planet' of ambition, worldly desire, obsession and the unconventional.
Which deity presides over Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Varuna presides over Shatabhisha - the god of the cosmic waters, law and the hidden order of things.
What activities are favorable during Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Its movable (Chara) nature favours healing, research, technology and solitary or investigative undertakings.
When is the next Shatabhisha nakshatra in Mumbai, MH?
The next Shatabhisha nakshatra in Mumbai, MH is on 1 August 2026.
Last updated 29 July 2026