Zodiac Sign or #Magha #Nakshatra Rashi- Leo
Magha Nakshatra Ruling Planet- #Ketu
Magha Nakshatra Lord or God- Pitra/Pitris ( #Ancestors)
Magha Nakshatra Symbol- Palanquin or throne
Magha Nakshatra Degree Range- 0°00’ - 13°20 Leo
Magha Nakshatra Mode of Functioning- Active
Magha Nakshatra Quality- #Demon
Chara Rashi/ Navamsa- Aries, Taurus, Gemini and Cancer
Magha Nakshatra Lucky Number- 7
Magha Nakshatra Yoni- Mooshak
Magha Nakshatra Dosha- Kapha
Type of Nakshatra- Cruel or Ugra (fierce Nakshatra)
Magha Nakshatra Dasha- 7 yrs
Magha Nakshatra Numerical Potency- 10
Magha Nakshatra Gender- Female
Magha Nakshatra Guna- #Tamasic
Magha Nakshatra Gana- #Raakshas
Magha Nakshatra Element or Tattwa- #Water
Magha Nakshatra Lucky Color- Ivory or Cream
Magha Nakshatra Mobility- Movable
Magha Nakshatra Caste- #Shudra
Magha Nakshatra Animal- #Rat
Magha Nakshatra Names Starting Letters- Maa, Mee, Moo and May
Magha Nakshatra #Bird- Male #Eagle
Magha Nakshatra Lucky Stone- Cat’s eye
Magha Nakshatra #Tree- #Banyan
Magha Nakshatra Traits- Ambitious, born leaders, arrogant, wise, modest, luxury-loving, industrious, righteous and inclined towards ancestral lineage
About Magha Nakshatra
Magha is the tenth Nakshatra of the Zodiac. It is one of the brightest and largest Nakshatra that can be seen in the night sky. As the Magha star is 100 times more luminous than the Sun, this Nakshatra is also called the “Little Sun” and “Little King”.

In the sky, Magha Nakshatra is represented by a sickle-shaped group of stars facing the Leo constellation. It corresponds to Regulus or Alpha-Leonis star and is ruled by the planet Ketu. Ancient Vedic sages saw Magha star as a throne whereas the scholars of other cultures illustrated it as a Lion.

The word “Magha” in Sanskrit means “Bountiful”, “Magnificent”, “Beneficent” and “The most important”. It is symbolized by “ a throne” which represents regality, power, reputation and honor. In Vedic Astrology, Magha is a Nakshatra relating both to our identity in the present life and after-death journey. It is associated with the Pitris or ancestors and is concerned with revering people who have come before and preserving the past traditions.

Magha Nakshatra in English is referred to as Magha. Whereas, Magha Nakshatra in Tamil is referred to as Magam Natchathiram ( மகம் நட்சத்திரம்). The name of Magha Nakshatra in Malayalam is Makam Nakshatra (മകം നക്ഷത്ര) and the name of Magha Nakshatra in Telugu is Magha (మాఘ).

Magha Nakshatra- Physical Characteristics
Magha star men and women have good physical characteristics. They are strong, attractive and have an innocent appearance. They possess a regal demeanor and can be easily spotted, given their big nose. People born in Magha Nakshatra have a calm exterior which they generally use to hide their ambitions, motives and fieriness.

Magha Nakshatra- Behavioral Characteristics
Magha Nakshatra represents the throne of ancestors. Thus, the children born in Magha Nakshatra are very closely connected to their ancestors. They preserve the legacy and leave the legacy behind for their offsprings. They believe in passing their traditions from generation to generation so that they may uphold their lineage with pride.

Ruled by Ketu, Magha Nakshatra natives are deeply connected to their past and are very introspective in nature. They aim to shape their present using their past knowledge. These natives work on upgrading their possessions and have a good eye to improve whatever is assigned to them. However, they are very poor in lending money and suffer losses through the lending activities. Both Magha Nakshatra males and females believe in positive Karma. They exhibit honest and God-fearing nature.

Although Ketu detaches people from worldly associations, it pushes Magha star-born people to fulfill their worldly duties. It allows them to stand in social circles and work in groups even though they exhibit the nature to walk alone.

The positive characteristics of Magha Nakshatra are generosity, curiosity, honesty, spiritual orientation and intuitiveness. They reflect on their actions and do not exhibit egoistic behavior. They love rituals, ceremonies, ancestral worship and taking pride in family. Magha Nakshatra natives are more inclined towards artistic activities and lessons from learned people. The core Magha Nakshatra characteristic is nobility and a sense of achievement. They follow ethics and honor strictly and pursue their goals with great activeness and vigor.

Magha Nakshatra males and females are strongly inclined towards growing their lineage. It is said that sexuality is just another medium to show off for them. At times, their thoughts on recreation and procreation don’t go well with their partner’s expectations.

Magha signifies “Tyaga Shepani Shakti” which means the power to end all ties with the physical. This makes Magha star connected to endings like physical death and new beginnings which comes as its consequence. As per Vedic Astrology, Magha is the facilitator in the change of state. Thus, the Magha Nakshatra men and women are bound to go through various transformations throughout their life.
Career Options for Magha Nakshatra Natives
The professions that are favorable for Magha Nakshatra born people are:

Judicial services such as Advocates, Lawyers, Magistrates.
Magha Nakshatra natives can be good astrologers, researchers and documentation experts of lineage.
Magha stands for magic and hence people born in the Magha constellation can be good occultists, black magicians and exorcists.
Professions related to using and researching ancient knowledge and monuments. They can be good Archaeology experts, Historians and Genetic Engineers.
Researching and document lineage jobs also are good Magha Nakshatra career options.
Jobs in higher positions such as Bureaucrats, Aristocrats, Govt. officials, politicians, Chairman or Administrators.
Librarians, Orators, Dramatists and Performers.
Magha Nakshatra-born natives may choose dealership jobs in all types of antiques.
Favorable Activities For Magha Nakshatra
Magha Nakshatra is considered auspicious for performing all kinds of ceremonies such as marriage, grand events, stage and public performances, musical concerts, oratory and drama-related functions, coronations, award ceremonies and royal events.

In this Nakshatra, undertaking career strategies and moving to higher and better possessions or jobs is fruitful. One can also donate elaborate gifts or perform religious activities related to ancestral worship in Magha. Taking a new name in this Nakshatra is also very favorable.

If anyone is looking for a good time to seek favors from powerful people, government and other authority figures, then they should prefer Magha Nakshatra. Even for settling disputes or warlike situations, Magha Nakshatra is considered the most suitable Nakshatra.
Unfavorable Activities for Magha Nakshatra
Future planning, technological work and activities involving innovative technology don’t yield good results in Magha Nakshatra. As per Vedic Astrology, this star is not favorable for lending money, common or mundane activities. Servile activities may turn unfruitful when Magha Nakshatra is in the sky.

Magha Nakshatra Remedies
To attain the positive benefits of Magha, its natives should be respectful towards their elders. They should observe the “Shradha” ritual to pay homage to their ancestors on a suitable tithi of the lunar month of Magha. As per Vedic scriptures, offering Shradha on the prescribed Tithi bestows blessings from the Pitra Lok (the world of ancestors).

Magha star men and women should worship Goddess Kali or Lord Shiva to invoke the energy of the Magha constellation. They should recite Magha Nakshatra Mantra- “Om Gham” and “Om Ngam” during the transition of the Moon in Magha constellation. It is believed that chanting the Magha root mantra 108 times in this period is very beneficial in reducing sorrows and removing hurdles.

Magha-born natives are recommended to wear gold, red and yellow colors for good results. They should perform all the important actions corresponding to the position of the Magha constellation for fruitful outcomes.
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