Shatabhisha Nakshatra शतभिषा

Symbol and meaning of Shatabhisha

Shatabhisha is symbolised by empty circle / 100 healers. The empty circle and hundred physicians denote healing, mystery and cosmic space. This symbol captures the essence of the nakshatra and shapes the temperament of those born under it.

Presiding deity: Varuna

Its deity Varuna, god of cosmic waters and law, grants healing, secrecy and depth. Invoking Varuna is central to the rituals and remedies associated with Shatabhisha.

Ruling planet: Rahu

Ruled by Rahu, it is unconventional, scientific and secretive. The dasha (planetary period) of Rahu tends to activate the themes of Shatabhisha most strongly in a person's life.

Gana, nadi and yoni

Shatabhisha belongs to the Rakshasa gana — the demonic, intense temperament — with the Vata (Aadi) nadi and the Horse yoni (animal symbol). These three classifications are used in Vedic compatibility matching (guna milan): gana measures temperament, nadi relates to health and progeny, and yoni to instinctive compatibility.

Personality and traits

People strongly influenced by Shatabhisha are traditionally described as people described as independent, secretive, scientific and healing-oriented, often ahead of their time. As with all nakshatras, the exact expression depends on the pada, the rashi and the wider birth chart.

Career and profession

Shatabhisha is traditionally associated with success in medicine, research, technology, astrology and reform. The drive of Rahu combined with the qualities of Varuna points toward these vocations, though a full chart reading refines the picture.

Strengths and challenges

Strengths: healing, independence, insight and reforming vision. Challenges: isolation, secrecy and stubborn detachment. Awareness of both helps a person work with the energy of Shatabhisha rather than against it, leaning on its gifts while consciously managing its weaker tendencies.

Marriage compatibility (yoni) of Shatabhisha

In Vedic matchmaking (guna milan), Shatabhisha carries the Horse yoni — the animal symbol used to gauge instinctive and physical compatibility between partners (the yoni koota). Same or friendly yonis score well, while the Horse is traditionally most at odds with the Buffalo yoni, so such a match is examined more carefully. Yoni is only one of the eight kootas; the full guna milan also weighs gana (temperament), nadi (health), varna and more, and a strong overall score matters more than any single factor.

The four padas of Shatabhisha

Each nakshatra is divided into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign that subtly shades its nature and, in namkaran, gives the child's naming syllable. Use the birth nakshatra calculator to find the exact pada from a birth date, time and place.

Favourable activities

When the Moon is in Shatabhisha, the day is traditionally considered favourable for healing, secrets and technology. Combine the nakshatra with a good choghadiya and an auspicious tithi, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.

Gemstone, mantra & remedies for Shatabhisha

Because Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu, its remedies work chiefly through that planet. Traditional supportive practices include worship of Varuna and Shiva; Rahu remedies such as charity and Neelkanth (Shiva) worship.

Gemstones (jyotish ratna) are traditionally worn only after consulting a qualified astrologer — a wrong or over-strong stone can be counter-productive. Chanting the beej mantra and worshipping the deity are safe for everyone.

Using Shatabhisha in the panchang

The Moon spends roughly one day in Shatabhisha. The nakshatra prevailing at sunrise is the one shown in each city's daily panchang and used for muhurat. Because it tracks the Moon, the ruling nakshatra changes daily and slightly by location. See all 27 nakshatras, learn about tithis and the weekdays, or read the complete panchang guide.