Shatabhisha Nakshatra — The Lunar Mansion of Healing
Shatabhisha is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Located in Kumbha 6:40-20:00, it is ruled by Rahu and presided over by the deity Varuna. Its symbol is the Empty Circle/1000 Flowers.
Healing, solitude, mysticism, oceanic depth, and the hundred physicians. Varuna guards cosmic law and the healing waters.
Core Attributes
- Ruling Planet: Rahu
- Deity: Varuna
- Symbol: Empty Circle/1000 Flowers
- Zodiac Range: Kumbha 6:40-20:00
Personality Traits
Natives born under Shatabhisha Nakshatra carry the energy of their ruling planet Rahu and deity Varuna. This combination shapes their core personality, career inclinations, relationship patterns, and spiritual path. Understanding your birth Nakshatra is considered even more precise than knowing your Rashi, as it narrows your cosmic blueprint to a 13-degree arc of the zodiac.
Career & Profession
Shatabhisha natives excel in fields connected to their deity’s domain and ruling planet’s significations. Their professional path often reflects the symbolic meaning of this Nakshatra — whether through healing, leadership, creativity, research, or service.
Compatibility
Nakshatra compatibility (Ashta Koota matching) is the primary method used in Vedic astrology for marriage matching. Shatabhisha’s compatibility with other Nakshatras is determined through the Yoni (animal symbol), Gana (temperament), Nadi (constitution), and Vashya (mutual attraction) parameters.