Rohini Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 4 of 27 — ruled by Moon
Rohini is the 4th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 40° to 53.333° sidereal. It is ruled by Moon, presided over by the deity Prajapati / Brahma, and its power symbol is the cart / chariot.
Rohini nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Rohini tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Moon — emotional depth, nurturing instincts and a changeable, receptive mind. Its Manushya gana gives a balanced and human — a mix of material drive and higher aims disposition, while its Rajasic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Rohini is Moksha — liberation, detachment and the inner life.
| Ruling planet | Moon |
|---|---|
| Deity | Prajapati / Brahma |
| Symbol | Cart / Chariot |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Guna (nature) | Rajasic |
| Animal (yoni) | Female Serpent |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Moksha |
| Direction | North |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 40° to 53.333° sidereal |
The four padas of Rohini
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Rohini, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Rohini.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Rohini.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Rohini.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Rohini.
Rohini in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Rohini placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Rohini means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Moon) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Rohini nakshatra?
Rohini nakshatra is ruled by Moon. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Rohini.
Which deity rules Rohini nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Rohini is Prajapati / Brahma, and its power symbol is the cart / chariot.
What are the degrees of Rohini nakshatra?
Rohini spans 40° to 53.333° sidereal, the 4th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Rohini a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Rohini carries a Manushya gana and a life aim of Moksha. What matters most is how its lord Moon is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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