Shatabhisha (Shatabishak, Shatabhishak, Satabhisha; Sadayam in Tamil) is the 24th nakshatra. It spans 6°40′ to 20°00′ Kumbha, its lord is the Rahu, its deity is Varuna, lord of cosmic waters and its symbol is an empty circle; a hundred healers. Natives are independent, analytical, truthful and drawn to healing and research. The name letters are Go, Sa, Si, Su.
Shatabhisha nakshatra: the fixed facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | Shatabishak, Shatabhishak, Satabhisha; Sadayam in Tamil |
| Number | 24th of 27 |
| Span | 6°40′ to 20°00′ Kumbha (sidereal) |
| Rashi | Kumbha |
| Nakshatra lord | Rahu |
| Presiding deity | Varuna, lord of cosmic waters |
| Symbol | An empty circle; a hundred healers |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Horse |
| Name syllables | Go, Sa, Si, Su |
| Dasha at birth | Rahu mahadasha (18 years in total; the balance depends on the Moon’s exact degree) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span | Navamsa | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′ Kumbha – 10°00′ Kumbha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Go |
| 2 | 10°00′ Kumbha – 13°20′ Kumbha | Makara (Capricorn) | Sa |
| 3 | 13°20′ Kumbha – 16°40′ Kumbha | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Si |
| 4 | 16°40′ Kumbha – 20°00′ Kumbha | Meena (Pisces) | Su |
All four padas lie in Kumbha, ruled by Saturn, which adds an analytical and humanitarian streak. Find your Moon’s nakshatra and pada with the nakshatra calculator.
Nature and temperament
Natives of Shatabhisha are classically described as independent, analytical, truthful and drawn to healing and research. Its name means “a hundred physicians”, and its deity is Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters: natives are drawn to healing, research and hidden knowledge, and value truth and independence.
The things to watch are reserve and periods of withdrawal. How strongly these show depends on the Moon’s strength, its sign lord and aspects. The nakshatra describes the temperament; the whole chart decides how it plays out.
Career
Shatabhisha suits medicine, science, technology, research and healing work. Treat that as aptitude only. The actual career is read from the 10th house, its lord and the running dasha. A Shatabhisha birth begins in the Rahu mahadasha, which is followed by Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and Ketu.
In marriage matching
In guna milan, Shatabhisha is a rakshasa-gana nakshatra with a horse yoni. Both factors enter the Ashtakoota score. The score is a starting point; the 7th house, Venus and the Navamsa in both charts matter more. Check the score with free kundli matching.
Simple practices
- For the Rahu (nakshatra lord): “Om Rahave Namah” or the Rahu beej mantra on Saturdays, and a blanket or black urad given in charity.
- For the deity: Varuna is honoured through “Om Varunaya Namah”, keeping water sources clean, and helping those who are ill.
Gemstones should be worn only after the whole chart has been read; the nakshatra alone is not a reason to wear one. Tamil readers can also see Sadayam nakshatra palangal.
Frequently asked questions
Which rashi is Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha spans 6°40′ to 20°00′ Kumbha, entirely within Kumbha.
Who is the lord of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
The Rahu. Its presiding deity is Varuna, lord of cosmic waters, and its symbol is an empty circle; a hundred healers. A birth in Shatabhisha begins with the Rahu mahadasha.
What are the Shatabhisha name letters?
Go, Sa, Si, Su, for padas 1 to 4.
What careers suit Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Classically: medicine, science, technology, research and healing work. The 10th house and the running dasha decide the actual career.
Why is Shatabhisha called the star of a hundred physicians?
Shata means a hundred and bhishaj means healer. The nakshatra is linked with healing, medicine and research, and its deity Varuna is the lord of the cosmic waters.
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