THE 27 NAKSHATRAS: MAGHA NAKSHATRA 👑 CHARACTERISTICS & QUALITIES

LORD: Ketu 

SYMBOL: The Royal court, Palanquin 

DEITY: The Pitris 

RANGE: 0° - 13°20' Leo 

Magha Nakshatra is the 10th nakshatra in the zodiac belt. It falls entirely in the sign of Leo and is considered a very powerful nakshatra. Since this nakshatra falls under the fire sign and is ruled by the planet Ketu, which has a lot of energy associated with it, this nakshatra carries a lot of heat and dynamism. Magha nakshatra is also a ugra nakshatra, which means it has a fierce disposition. Since the Deity of this constellation are the Pitris or the ancestors, it has very strong connections with our past and being a Ketu ruled constellation also, it makes us revisit our past frequently. 

It is often said that, to hold leadership positions and to have authority over others, it is important to have atleast one planet in magha nakshatra. This nakshatra has a powerful base attached to it due to the heavy influence of the planet Sun and Ketu. Sun represents government and authority and Ketu is known to be 'Flag' in vedic astrology, which shows that this constellation gives us the ability to rise up the ladder and gives us a position to control others.

This nakshatra is also strongly connected to our paternal side and ancestors. When this nakshatra is afflicted in the chart by Rahu/Ketu or Mars/Saturn, it shows that there must be issues in the paternal side of family. Malefic influence on this nakshatra also gives problems related to authorities and government. Having Rahu/Ketu or Saturn in Magha shows that the person has some unresolved issues with the government or higher authorities. Rahu in Magha could also show problems with foreign governments, specially if it is connected to the 3rd/9th or 12th house. 

Individuals having prominent Magha nakshatra in their chart (Moon in Magha, Ascendant lord in Magha, Sun/Atmakaraka in Magha or cluster of planets in Magha) would like to live their life king size. They would have a very grand/magnificent way of living and would do things in a big manner. They would love to flaunt and would behave in a pompous way. They would be strongly connected to the paternal side of their family and their father/grandparents would play a major role in their life. 

Venus in Magha nakshatra shows that the native would have a past life connection with their spouse and would feel this instant connect with their life partner. It also shows that there would be breaks in their relationships and they would like to display grand gestures to show their love towards someone. This placement can either make the person very materialistic or they would just not care for wealth. This also shows that the native's wife would be controlling and demanding. Mars in Magha nakshatra shows that the native would be bold, courageous and daring, if it is getting connected to their 1st/3rd or 6th house. Such natives can perform very well in the Army, Police or in Government jobs, if this is getting connected to their 10th house. Mars in Magha gives the person, the ability to conquer other people with position, power or authority.

Mercury in Magha nakshatra shows that the native would speak with pauses and breaks, if this is happening in their 3rd/9th house. The person would also be quite blunt and to the point with their communication and would not be very expressive in nature. Saturn in Magha nakshatra shows that the person would be involved in work related to government or authority. If it is getting connected to the 5th or 11th house, it would show that the person would like to remain aloof and would not have a large network of friends. Sun in Magha nakshatra performs quite well, as it is in its own element. It makes the person confident and gives a lot of fame, if it is getting connected to the 1st/5th/10th or 11th house. This placement can also make the person a bit arrogant and self-obsessed.

Moon in Magha nakshatra would make the person determined towards his goals. It can make the person ambitious and driven in life. It also shows that the native's mother would push him/her to do well in life and even if the person does not communicate much with his/her mother, the emotional bond would be strong. Jupiter in Magha nakshatra makes the person proud of his knowledge and wisdom and the person loves preaching other people. If this is getting connected to the 5th/9th house, it shows that the person would love to flaunt their education degrees and knowledge. 

If 7th lord is in Magha nakshatra, it shows that the person would have a commanding spouse, who would drive the person to become more ambitious in life. If 2nd or the 11th lord goes in Magha nakshatra, it shows that the person would like to spend their money in a grand manner. When 12th or 8th lord goes in Magha nakshatra, it can make the person spiritual, if it gets connected with planets like Saturn or Ketu. It can also make the person introverted and isolated. This holds true even when Ketu goes in Magha nakshatra in the 12th house or 8th house.