Magha nakshatra (மகம்)
Magha is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Ketu, its presiding deity is the Pitrs, the ancestors, and its symbol is a royal throne.
| Tamil / Hindi | மகம் / मघा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 0°00′ Simha – 13°20′ Simha |
| Rasi | Simha (all four padas) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Ketu |
| Deity | the Pitrs, the ancestors |
| Symbol | a royal throne |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Rat (male) |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Rajju | Pada |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Revati |
People born with the Moon in Magha begin life in the dasha of Ketu. In marriage matching, its Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi and Pada rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Magha bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: Bharani.
Uttamam for some padas: —.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
All 27 groom's stars for a Magha bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bharani | 9 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 3–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 8 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Jyeshtha | 6 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Mula | 6 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Magha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Krittika | 5–8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Vishakha | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Rohini | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashlesha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Swati | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shravana | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Revati | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Ashadha | 2–4 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Magha groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha.
Uttamam for some padas: Uttara Phalguni.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
All 27 bride's stars for a Magha groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Purva Phalguni | 8 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 8 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Chitra | 7–9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 8 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Jyeshtha | 7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Ashwini | 6 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Magha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Vishakha | 7–8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Krittika | 5–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Swati | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Ashadha | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shravana | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Rohini | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashlesha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Revati | 2 / 12 | Rejected |
Matching here uses the birth stars only, with the rules AstroRealm applies (strict view: partial matches not counted). A full match also depends on the rasi and pada, which come from the exact birth time — check the full matching with both birth details, and consult an astrologer before deciding.
Check full matching Porutham table
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