Rohini Nakshatra

Rohini is nakshatra number 4. It is ruled by Moon and falls in Taurus. Its symbol, ox cart, points to the core instinct of people born under it.

Key facts

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Nakshatra lordMoon
RashiTaurus
SymbolOx cart
Presiding deityPrajapati / Brahma
GanaManushya
YoniSerpent
NadiAadi
Span40°0′ – 53°20′

The four padas (navamsa)

Every nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsa sign. The pada of birth decides the naming syllable and the finer shades of temperament.

PadaNavamsa signRuling planet
1AriesMars
2TaurusVenus
3GeminiMercury
4CancerMoon

Personality traits

People born in Rohini carry a strong imprint of Moon. They tend to hold clear goals and to go unusually deep into whatever holds their interest. The Taurus placement governs how quickly they commit to a decision.

Career and work

The fields signified by Moon suit these natives best, and roles that allow independent judgement give them the most satisfaction.

What the deity and gana mean

Rohini's presiding deity is Prajapati / Brahma, and its gana is Manushya. The gana describes the basic disposition — Dev gana is gentle and cooperative, Manushya balanced and practical, Rakshasa firm and direct. The yoni is serpent, which indicates instinctive compatibility, and the nadi is Aadi, which carries the heaviest weight in kundali matching.

Favourable activities

Following the nature of Moon, Rohini is considered favourable for starting travel, study, new undertakings and anything signified by Moon. Which weekday the nakshatra falls on also matters when fixing a muhurta.

Role in kundali matching

Four of the eight kootas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi — come directly from the nakshatra, which is 21 of the 36 gunas. For Rohini the yoni is serpent, the gana Manushya and the nadi Aadi, and matching works off exactly those. Note that when both people share the same nadi, all 8 nadi points drop to zero.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the lord of Rohini nakshatra?

Rohini is ruled by Moon and lies in Taurus.

Is being born in Rohini auspicious?

No nakshatra is inauspicious in itself. The outcome depends on the Moon's strength and the rest of the chart.

How many gunas does the nakshatra decide?

Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8) — 21 of the 36 gunas come from the nakshatra.