Magha · मघा
Magha is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 0° Simha (Leo) – 13°20′ Simha (Leo) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the mighty one”.
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Pitrs, the ancestors |
| Symbol | a royal throne |
| Span (sidereal) | 0° Simha (Leo) – 13°20′ Simha (Leo) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Tuesday, 3 November 2026
- Tuesday, 1 December 2026
- Monday, 28 December 2026
- Sunday, 24 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia