Shatabhisha Nakshatra - The Star of Healing, Mystery and 100 Physicians
Introduction
Shatabhisha Nakshatra is 24th among 27 Nakshatras, spanning 6°40' to 20°00' Aquarius. Shatabhisha means 100 Physicians, 100 Medicines, Having 100 healers. Ruled by Rahu and deity Varuna (God of cosmic waters and mysteries), Shatabhisha is star of healing, mystery, 100 cures, secrecy, and electrical healing. If Moon in Shatabhisha at birth, you are Shatabhisha native. Natives are healers, mysterious, secretive, independent, electric.
Quick Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | 6°40' - 20°00' Aquarius |
| Lord | Rahu - Healing, mystery, 100 cures, foreign, secrecy |
| Deity | Varuna - God of cosmic waters, mysteries, healing, cosmic law |
| Symbol | 100 stars, Circle, 100 physicians - Healing, mystery, 100 cures, secrecy, electric |
| Gana | Rakshasa Gana |
| Yoni | Horse (Ashwa) - Independent, healing, mysterious |
| Nadi | Antya Nadi |
| Tattva | Vayu (Air) |
| Nature | Chara (Movable) |
| Shakti | Bheshaja Shakti - Power to heal, 100 medicines, healing |
| Body Part | Jaws, Lower legs, Calves |
| Lucky Letter | Go, Sa, Si, Su |
Mythology
Lord Rahu: Rahu gives healing through alternative means, mystery, foreign healing, 100 cures, electrical healing, secrecy, independence.
Deity Varuna: Varuna is god of cosmic waters, mysteries, cosmic law (Rita), healing through water, secrets, night. Varuna sees all secrets, heals with cosmic water. Varuna gives healing, mystery, secrecy, cosmic law, ability to heal with 100 medicines.
Symbol 100 stars/Circle/100 physicians: Shatabhisha has 100 stars, represents 100 physicians or 100 cures, circle represents wholeness of healing, mystery. Shatabhisha natives are healers with 100 cures, mysterious, secretive, electric like circle.
Characteristics
Shatabhisha in Aquarius (Saturn) ruled by Rahu and Varuna - creates healing, mysterious personality.
- Healing: Great healers, 100 cures, Bheshaja Shakti, alternative healing, electrical healing.
- Mysterious and Secretive: Mysterious, secretive, likes secrecy, night, mysteries.
- Independent: Very independent, solitary, likes isolation for healing research.
- Electric and Innovative: Electric, innovative, Aquarius gives innovation, Rahu gives electricity.
- Humanitarian: Humanitarian, wants to heal all 100 types.
- Research-oriented: Research-oriented, goes to root of healing, 100 methods.
- Reclusive: Sometimes reclusive, secretive, prefers night.
Male Characteristics
Shatabhisha male natives are healers, mysterious, secretive, independent, electric, innovative. Good at healing, mystery, research, electrical work. Marriage around 30-38 years, may be secretive in marriage, needs understanding partner who respects secrecy and healing nature, but loyal healer. Success through healing, mystery, innovation, research.
Female Characteristics
Shatabhisha female natives are healing, mysterious, beautiful, secretive, independent, electric. They are good healers, secretive, independent. They are excellent healers, good mothers teaching healing and mystery, but may be reclusive. Excel in healing, mystery, research, electrical, alternative medicine.
Padas
Pada 1 (6°40'-10°00' Aquarius): Sagittarius Navamsa ruled by Jupiter. Most philosophical, healing with philosophy, teaching healing.
Pada 2 (10°00'-13°20' Aquarius): Capricorn Navamsa ruled by Saturn. Most hardworking, disciplined, practical healing, business of healing.
Pada 3 (13°20'-16°40' Aquarius): Aquarius Navamsa ruled by Saturn. Most innovative, scientific, humanitarian, technology healing, electric healing - most Aquarius and Shatabhisha-like.
Pada 4 (16°40'-20°00' Aquarius): Pisces Navamsa ruled by Jupiter. Most spiritual, compassionate, water healing, Varuna-like healing.
Career
Healing: Doctors (alternative), Healers, 100 cures, Electric healers, Psychologists, Researchers of healing
Mystery: Mystery researchers, Secret services, Astrologers (mystery), Occult
Electric: Electrical engineers, Technology, Innovation, Aquarius technology
Other: Humanitarian work, Circle-related, 100 methods, Night work
Marriage Compatibility
Shatabhisha natives are healing, mysterious, secretive, independent lovers but need partner who respects healing and mystery.
Best: Ashwini, Bharani, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Revati.
Male: Anuradha, Dhanishta, Swati females best.
Female: Anuradha, Dhanishta, Swati males ideal.
Challenging: Rohini, Krittika, Magha difficult due to secrecy.
Health and Remedies
Rules jaws, lower legs, calves. May face jaw issues, leg pain, healing crisis, mystery-related stress, electrical issues.
Remedies:
- Strengthen Rahu: Worship Durga, chant Om Ram Rahave Namah on Saturdays.
- Worship Varuna: Chant Om Varunaya Namah, respect water, cosmic law, healing, secrecy with dharma.
- Practice Healing with Secrecy: Practice healing, help 100 types, but maintain dharma in secrecy.
- Mantra: Om Varunaya Namah or Om Shatabhisha Nakshatraya Namah
- Donate: Donate medicines, help healers, donate for 100 cures, help in mystery research.
- Gemstone: Hessonite for Rahu only after consultation.
- Birth Star Day: On Shatabhisha day, heal, research mystery, help 100 types.
Why Important
Shatabhisha is Chara Nakshatra, excellent for movable, healing, mysterious activities: healing, mystery research, secrecy, electrical work, innovation, humanitarian healing, 100 cures. It is star of 100 physicians. Excellent for healing and mystery. Teaches that healing comes through 100 methods, secrecy, and cosmic law - Varuna's cosmic waters heal with 100 cures, Bheshaja Shakti gives healing power, but needs dharma.