Shatabhisha Nakshatra
6°40′–20° Aquarius
Ruling Planet
Rahu
Deity
Varuna
Symbol
Empty Circle
Degrees
6°40′–20° Aquarius
Number
24
Padas
4
Four Padas of Shatabhisha
Pada 1
Aquarius
Navamsa: Aquarius
Pada 2
Aquarius
Navamsa: Aquarius
Pada 3
Aquarius
Navamsa: Aquarius
Pada 4
Aquarius
Navamsa: Aquarius
Classical Significance
Shatabhisha is the 24th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Varuna and its ruling planet is Rahu, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Empty Circle encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Shatabhisha express the qualities of Rahu filtered through the archetypal energy of Varuna.
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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