Nakshatra 24 of 27 · 6°40' - 20°00' Aquarius
Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Śatabhiṣaj
Shatabhisha is the twenty-fourth nakshatra, occupying 6°40' to 20°00' of Aquarius. Its presiding deity is Varuna, the god of cosmic waters and oaths, and its ruling planet is Rahu. The name Shatabhisha means "the hundred healers" or "the hundred medicines." The asterism is associated with healing, mystery, and the deep unknown.
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Varuna (the god of cosmic waters and oaths)
- Symbol
- An empty circle; one hundred healers; one thousand stars
- Rashi
- Aquarius
- Gana / Yoni / Nadi
- Rakshasa · Horse · Adi
- Caste (varna)
- Butcher
Symbolism
The empty circle symbolises the deep unknown: what cannot be filled or contained but only entered. The hundred healers symbolise both the asterism's healing power and its scattered, plural quality. Shatabhisha natives are characteristically interested in mysterious or hidden subjects, and often have unusual healing abilities.
Personality of Shatabhisha natives
Personality of Shatabhisha natives: independent, philosophical, sometimes solitary, often unusual in their interests, and capable of deep insight. The Rahu rulership gives them an unconventional streak; Varuna's influence gives them connection to deep waters of knowledge. They are often autodidacts and unusual specialists.
The four padas
The four padas of Shatabhisha fall in Aquarius-Sagittarius (1st pada, Jupiter navamsa, the most philosophical), Aquarius-Capricorn (2nd, Saturn, the most disciplined), Aquarius-Aquarius (3rd, Saturn on Saturn in own navamsa, the most reformist), and Aquarius-Pisces (4th, Jupiter, the most mystical).
Career inclinations
Career inclinations: medicine (especially research and rare-disease specialties), pharmacology, astrology (the science of hidden patterns), espionage and intelligence work, statistics and data science, electricity and technology, alcohol and addiction medicine, occult studies, and any vocation where the hidden or rare is the working material.
Marriage compatibility
Marriage compatibility: Shatabhisha's gana is Rakshasa, yoni is horse (same as Ashwini), nadi is Adi, varna is Butcher. Horse-yoni mate is Ashwini. Shatabhisha natives often marry late or have unconventional marriages; many remain unmarried or in long unconventional partnerships.
Compatibility hints follow standard ashtakoot (yoni, gana, nadi, dina). For a full match score, use the kundali matching tool.
Health themes
Health themes: ankles (Aquarius), nervous-system over-stimulation, mysterious or undiagnosed conditions (the Rahu connection), addictive patterns, and tendency to isolation that affects mental health. Steady relationships and routine matter.
Spiritual orientation
Spiritually, Shatabhisha teaches that the deep waters hold what the surface cannot. Many serious astrologers, healers, and esoteric researchers have a strong Shatabhisha emphasis. The teaching of Varuna is that the oath given to truth binds reality.
Classical sources
BPHS assigns Rahu as Shatabhisha's dasha lord. Phaladeepika emphasises the asterism's healing and hidden-knowledge orientation. Saravali links Shatabhisha to medicine, astrology, and esoteric studies.
The dasha lord Rahu starts every Shatabhisha native's Vimshottari sequence. Read the Rahu Mahadasha effects page for what this Mahadasha brings.
Frequently asked questions about Shatabhisha Nakshatra
What is the ruling planet of Shatabhisha Nakshatra?+
Rahu rules Shatabhisha. The deity is Varuna, god of cosmic waters and oaths.
What does Shatabhisha Nakshatra mean?+
Śatabhiṣaj means "the hundred healers" or "the hundred medicines." The asterism is associated with healing, mystery, and the deep unknown.
Is Shatabhisha good for marriage?+
Marriage often comes late or takes an unconventional form. Horse-yoni mate is Ashwini. Some Shatabhisha natives remain unmarried or in long unconventional partnerships; the asterism does not penalise this.
What career suits a Shatabhisha native?+
Medicine (especially research and rare-disease specialties), pharmacology, astrology, espionage and intelligence, statistics and data science, electricity and technology, addiction medicine, occult studies, and any vocation where the hidden is the working material.
When is Shatabhisha Mahadasha?+
Shatabhisha natives begin life with the Rahu Mahadasha (the asterism's ruling planet). The Rahu Mahadasha lasts 18 years.
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