#4 of 27 · 40.0° — 53.3°

Rohini

रोहिणी

“The red one; the growing one”

Deity

Brahma

Ruler

Moon

Nature

Fixed, Stable

Gana

Manushya

Guna

Rajasic

Tattva

Earth

Animal

Male Serpent

Degrees

40.0° — 53.3°

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Meaning & Etymology

The red one; the growing one

Mythology & Legend

Presided by Brahma, the creator. Rohini was the most beloved wife of Chandra (Moon) among the 27 Nakshatra daughters of Daksha. The Moon's exaltation occurs here, making it the most fertile and creative Nakshatra.

Significance

Growth, creation, fertility. The most productive and beautiful Nakshatra. Associated with agriculture, beauty, and material abundance. The Moon is exalted here (3° Taurus).

Personality & Characteristics

Rohini natives are charming, artistic, sensual, and drawn to beauty and luxury. They possess creative talents, attractive personalities, and a love for comfort. Can be possessive.

Favorable Activities

Agriculture, artistic creation, romance, buying luxury items, beautification, planting

Remedies & Worship

Worship Lord Brahma; plant trees; donate dairy products

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Four Padas (Quarters)

Pada 1

40.00° — 43.33°

Navamsha: Aries

Pada 2

43.33° — 46.67°

Navamsha: Taurus

Pada 3

46.67° — 50.00°

Navamsha: Gemini

Pada 4

50.00° — 53.33°

Navamsha: Cancer

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Krittika

Mrigashira