Nakshatra 4 of 27 · 10°00' - 23°20' Taurus
Rohini Nakshatra
Rohiṇī
Rohini is the fourth nakshatra, occupying the central section of Taurus from 10°00' to 23°20'. Its presiding deity is Prajapati or Brahma, the creator, and its ruling planet is the Moon. Rohini is the Moon's own asterism in the sense that the Moon is exalted within it (the Moon's exact exaltation degree is 3°00' Taurus, very close to Rohini's start). Classical texts treat Rohini as the most beautiful nakshatra, the favourite consort of Chandra (the Moon).
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Brahma / Prajapati (the creator)
- Symbol
- A chariot or an ox-cart; a banyan tree
- Rashi
- Taurus
- Gana / Yoni / Nadi
- Manushya · Serpent · Antya
- Caste (varna)
- Shudra
Symbolism
The chariot-cart symbol points to abundance, fertility, and the harvest. The banyan tree is the spreading, stable, generative tree that shelters communities. Rohini is the asterism of growth that takes time but compounds richly: the slow build of family, wealth, art, and reputation.
Personality of Rohini natives
Personality of Rohini natives: charming, sensual, materially gifted, artistically inclined, deeply attached to family and home, and capable of unusual stubbornness. They are often physically attractive in the classical sense and aware of it. They build slowly and last long. The risk of the asterism is over-attachment to comfort and possessions, which classical commentators flag as the chief karmic test of Rohini natives.
The four padas
The four padas of Rohini fall in Taurus-Aries (1st pada, Mars navamsa, more energetic), Taurus-Taurus (2nd, Venus on Venus in own navamsa, the most uniformly comfortable), Taurus-Gemini (3rd, Mercury, more intellectual and articulate), and Taurus-Cancer (4th, Moon navamsa, the most domestic).
Career inclinations
Career inclinations: agriculture and dairy, food and beverage, fashion and beauty, art and music, real estate, banking and finance (the wealth-builder side), luxury goods, hospitality, cosmetics, and any vocation where accumulation and refinement compound. Many notable singers, actors, and entrepreneurs in luxury have Rohini prominent.
Marriage compatibility
Marriage compatibility: Rohini's gana is Manushya, yoni is serpent, nadi is Antya, varna is Shudra. Serpent-yoni mate is Mrigashira. Rohini natives are sought-after marriage partners and often marry well, sometimes into wealthier families. The standard ashtakoot match for Rohini Moon nakshatra is one of the highest-scoring in the canon when paired correctly.
Classically compatible
- Mrigashira (Serpent yoni)
- Hasta (Buffalo yoni)
- Shravana (Monkey yoni)
Compatibility hints follow standard ashtakoot (yoni, gana, nadi, dina). For a full match score, use the kundali matching tool.
Health themes
Health themes: throat (Rohini rules the throat in the Taurus portion), thyroid, weight gain, diabetes risk through indulgence, reproductive system, and emotional eating patterns. The Moon ruler makes Rohini natives sensitive to seasonal and emotional rhythms. Sleep and steady meals matter more than for most.
Spiritual orientation
Spiritually, Rohini is the asterism of incarnated abundance. Krishna, the avatar most associated with both abundance and dharma, is born under Rohini in the classical timing. The teaching of Rohini is that material gifts are a starting point for service, not the destination.
Classical sources
BPHS assigns the Moon as Rohini's dasha lord. Phaladeepika devotes unusual attention to Rohini, treating it as a primary indicator of beauty, charisma, and material fortune. Brihat Samhita lists Rohini among the dhruva (fixed, stable) nakshatras suitable for foundational activities like home-building and marriage.
The dasha lord Moon starts every Rohini native's Vimshottari sequence. Read the Moon Mahadasha effects page for what this Mahadasha brings.
Frequently asked questions about Rohini Nakshatra
What is the ruling planet of Rohini Nakshatra?+
The Moon rules Rohini in the Vimshottari system. The Moon is also exalted within Rohini's span (exaltation point: 3°00' Taurus). The deity is Prajapati / Brahma the creator.
Is Rohini Nakshatra the best for marriage?+
Rohini scores unusually high in classical ashtakoot matching when paired with serpent-yoni mate Mrigashira and other Manushya-gana stable nakshatras. It is one of the most marriage-friendly asterisms.
What career suits a Rohini native?+
Agriculture and dairy, food and beverage, fashion and beauty, art and music, real estate, banking, luxury goods, hospitality, and any vocation where slow accumulation compounds.
Why is Rohini called the Moon's favourite nakshatra?+
Classical mythology says Chandra (the Moon) loved Rohini above his other 26 wives (the nakshatras), causing his other wives' father Daksha to curse him. The Moon's exaltation degree falling near Rohini's start reinforces the affinity.
When is Rohini Mahadasha?+
Rohini natives begin life with the Moon Mahadasha (Rohini's ruling planet). The Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years.
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