Shatabhisha · शतभिषा
Shatabhisha is the 24th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 6°40′ Kumbha (Aquarius) – 20° Kumbha (Aquarius) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “a hundred physicians”.
| Ruling planet | Rahu |
|---|---|
| Deity | Varuna, god of the waters |
| Symbol | an empty circle |
| Span (sidereal) | 6°40′ Kumbha (Aquarius) – 20° Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Thursday, 22 October 2026
- Wednesday, 18 November 2026
- Wednesday, 16 December 2026
- Tuesday, 12 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia