Magha Nakshatra
Star of Power - The Mighty, The Magnificent
Sacred Mantra
Telugu
పితౄణాం మఘా రుదంతః పరస్తాత్ అపభ్రంశో అవస్తాత్
Pitroonam: Pitris (The Ancestors). Can also mean the Runa (debt) of Pitris
Magha: The Royal Throne, the Magha Star, rewarding
Rudantaha: Crying for respect / success
Apabhramsho: fallen from the height. Lost the status
Meaning
"Ancestors' Magha crying for respect above, fallen from height below"
Introduction to Magha Nakshatra
Basic Information
- Nakshatra Deity: Pitris (Our Ancestors who have reached Pitri Loka)
- Symbols: Royal Throne, Male Rat
- Kind: Ugra / Kroora / Cruel
- Facing: Adho Mukha (facing downwards)
- Nick Name: The Star of Power. The Mighty, The Magnificent, The Great One
Spiritual Attributes
- Foundation Above: Mourning
- Foundation Below: Leaving the Body
- Shakti: Tyage Shepani Shakti, power to leave the body
- Final Desire: To flourish in the world of Pitris
Puranic Stories
Duryodhana
- Duryodhana is assumed to have been born in Magha.
- His parents were treating him like a prince.
- Till that time, Dhritarashtra did not have children, he was crying always.
Pandavas
- Panduraj (the father of Pandavas) had a curse that he shall not have union with his wives.
- Kunti could bear children with the mantra offered by Durvasa Maharshi.
- Madri also got children using the same mantras from the Atharvaveda.
- They were crying constantly for children.
Personality Traits
Key Characteristics
- If the native is childless for any reason, this nakshatra may not work well. Pitru Runa is important to be addressed for this nakshatra to be working well
- This nakshatra rewards very well with very good position after childbirth. When connected to favorable houses of 10th / 5th etc., child birth and promotions, increments etc with position etc are on the cards
- For professional success, this is a very good nakshatra
Challenges
- Afflictions to Magha nakshatra can make the native weep frequently thinking that he is not getting enough respect from his own people like wife, kids, parents and kith-kin etc. They avail benefit from the native but will not be satisfied
- Magha indicates someone who has fallen down either from height or from position. It may indicate very big government servants who will retire one day and will not have such position again
- A divorcee (divorce came for some other reason) connected to 7th connected Magha, will not regain a married position again. Meaning he will never marry again
Astrological Indicators
- For falling from height, Sagittarius is karaka, while Sun and Jupiter are also karakas. Similarly 9th house is another karaka
Symbols and Meanings
Royal Throne
Indicates the royalty one gets due to this star.
Represents power, authority, and high position.
Symbol of leadership and command over others.
Male Rat
Male rats are a little lazy than their counterparts.
Rats are known for reproduction (making babies, faster) – which is an important trait in this nakshatra.
Represents fertility and the importance of progeny.
Special Degrees and Positions
Yoga Tara
9 degrees (Leo) - The most auspicious degree in Magha Nakshatra
Other Special Degrees
- 6: MB for Jupiter
- 8: MB for Mercury
- 8: MB for Sun
- 10: MB for Venus
- 12: MB for Saturn
MB: Mrityu Bhaga
Magha in Different Houses
Effects of Magha Nakshatra when placed in different houses
First House
Childbirth is common in all the houses. Powerful government servant. Or one who is always crying for respect in the family. Or could be both. May fall from height in Sun / Jup are connected along with 9th.
Second House
Rewarding again. However, childbirth is important.
Third House
Highly rewarding after child birth. When afflicted and connected to 9th also with Sun/Jup, will mean siblings falling from height and sustaining injuries.
Fourth House
Rewarding properties after child birth. However, when connected to Sun / Jupiter / 9th house and afflicted, may indicate mother falling from height and sustaining injuries.
Fifth House
Will bring in very good luck if the native has progeny. Otherwise, you will see negative results of the same magnitude. Afflictions may result in native crying for respect from children / subordinates etc.
Sixth House
Native can reach good heights in job. Afflicting can make a person fall of from height and will not recover from the injury.
Seventh House
Native reaching heights (Throne) after getting married. May weep silently that spouse is not cooperative / giving enough respect. When connected to 9th or Jupiter / Sun, spouse must have fallen from a height.
Eighth House
Could be a very good astrologer with high intuition – if positive. However, when afflicted, can cause problems in inheritance. May cause death if connected to Sun/Jup/9th house due to fall from height.
Ninth House
Falling from heights – is a definite trait to look for. Check for Sun / Jupiter connections and decide the relative. Usually, the relative will recover since this is 9th house of protection.
Tenth House
Will position and fame very easily soon after child birth. If child birth is delayed, promotions or securing a job becomes difficult.
Eleventh House
Please read similar to 10th house. Usually, it is important to maintain a lower number of people in the friend circle. Royal throne does not have friends but rules every one. Elder Siblings may have injuries due to falling from height in afflicted and connected to 9th, Sun, Jup.
Twelfth House
Royal Status and spending. Afflictions may result in problems in covering up for expenses. Again childbirth should not be ignored.