Shatabhisha Nakshatra

Shatabhisha means 'hundred healers' — the star of healing, mystery and independence. Ruled by Rahu with Varuna as deity, its natives are private, unconventional and drawn to healing, science and hidden knowledge.

Quick facts

Ruling planetRahu
DeityVaruna (god of cosmic waters & order)
SymbolEmpty circle / 100 healers
GanaRakshasa (fierce)
GenderNeutral
NadiAdi (Vata)
Yoni (animal)Horse
Sign & span6°40'–20°00' Aquarius

Key traits

  • Independent, private and unconventional
  • Healing and scientific instincts
  • Analytical and secretive
  • Can be reclusive or stubborn

Career & strengths

Medicine and healing, science and research, astrology, technology, and any investigative or mystical field suit Shatabhisha.

Remedies

  • Strengthen its ruling planet Rahu (see the Rahu remedies)
  • Worship the nakshatra deity, Varuna
  • Chant the nakshatra's mantra and honour it on your birth-star day each month