Magha Nakshatra
0°–13°20′ Leo
Ruling Planet
Ketu
Deity
Pitras
Symbol
Throne / Palanquin
Degrees
0°–13°20′ Leo
Number
10
Padas
4
Four Padas of Magha
Pada 1
Leo
Navamsa: Leo
Pada 2
Leo
Navamsa: Leo
Pada 3
Leo
Navamsa: Leo
Pada 4
Leo
Navamsa: Leo
Classical Significance
Magha is the 10th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Pitras and its ruling planet is Ketu, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Throne / Palanquin encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Magha express the qualities of Ketu filtered through the archetypal energy of Pitras.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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