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Nakshatra 4 of 27 · Manushya gana

Rohini

रोहिणी An ox-cart or chariot

The red one: the Moon's beloved star of growth, beauty and plenty.

Longitude
λ 40°00′ – 53°20′
Lord
Moon
Deity
Prajapati
Span
Taurus 10°00′ – 23°20′
Pale jade carving of an ox-cart or chariot, the symbol of Rohini
About Rohini

Rohini lies from 10°00′ to 23°20′ Taurus, in the sign where the Moon is exalted, and is ruled by the Moon itself. Its deity is Prajapati, the creator, and its symbol is an ox-cart, carrying the harvest. The name means “the red one”, after Aldebaran, the bright reddish star at its heart. In the Puranas Rohini was the Moon's favourite among his 27 wives.

This is a nakshatra of fertility, beauty and abundance. Things planted under Rohini tend to grow. It is classed as fixed (dhruva), favouring beginnings meant to last: foundations, homes, sowing seeds. Krishna was born with the Moon in Rohini.

Padas and navamsa

Four quarters of 3°20′

Each pada falls in a navamsa sign, used to read the D9 chart and to colour the nakshatra for anyone whose Moon or ascendant sits there.

Pada 1Taurus 10°00′ – 13°20′Ariesnavamsa
Pada 2Taurus 13°20′ – 16°40′Taurusnavamsa
Pada 3Taurus 16°40′ – 20°00′Gemininavamsa
Pada 4Taurus 20°00′ – 23°20′Cancernavamsa
Born under Rohini

People with the Moon in Rohini tend to be attractive, artistic and fond of comfort, with a natural charm that draws others. They love beauty, nature, good food and music, and they can make things grow, whether a garden, a family or a business. Their first dasha is the Moon.

Traditionally good for
  1. Laying foundations and housewarming
  2. Sowing seeds and planting
  3. Marriage
  4. Beginning anything meant to last

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