Rohini Nakshatra
रोहिणी — 10°00' – 23°20' Taurus
Rohini
रोहिणी
Chariot / Ox Cart
Ruler
Moon
Deity
Brahma
Rashi
Taurus
Element
Earth
Guna
Rajas
Degrees
10°00' – 23°20' Taurus
Animal
Cobra (Female)
Gemstone
Pearl
Color
White
What is Rohini Nakshatra?
Rohini Nakshatra spans 10°00' to 23°20' Taurus, where the Moon is exalted. It is the nakshatra of creation, beauty, and abundance, governed by Brahma and ruled by the Moon.
🕉️ Vedic Significance of Rohini
Rohini is the Moon's favourite wife among the 27 nakshatra-wives — and jealousy over this preference is the origin myth of the curse that causes the Moon to wax and wane. The Moon is exalted at 3° Taurus, near the heart of Rohini, giving this nakshatra a deeply lunar, creative, and fertile energy. Brahma (the creator god) presides, infusing every Rohini native with the gift of manifesting beauty from nothing. The chariot or ox-cart symbol represents the slow, steady accumulation of wealth and the capacity to carry great creative loads. The Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra calls Rohini a 'fixed' (dhruva) nakshatra — excellent for all permanent and enduring activities: building homes, planting gardens, starting businesses meant to last generations. In Vedic mythology, Krishna was born with Moon in Rohini — the nakshatra of maximum creative and sensory power.
🌟 Rohini Nakshatra Personality Traits
Rohini is considered the Moon's favourite nakshatra — where the Moon is most exalted. Natives are charming, artistic, sensual, and deeply creative. Governed by Brahma the creator, they have an almost magnetic attractiveness and natural talent for beauty and luxury. They are stubborn but deeply nurturing.
✦ Pada Analysis — 4 Divisions of Rohini
Pada 1 (10°–13°20' Taurus) in Aries navamsha (Mars-ruled) — adds drive and ambition to Rohini's creativity; entrepreneurial artists and action-oriented creators; may be possessive. Pada 2 (13°20'–16°40') in Taurus navamsha (Venus-ruled, Vargottama) — most powerful pada; Venus in own sign gives extraordinary beauty, wealth, and sensory refinement; naturally favoured by the Moon's exaltation nearby. Pada 3 (16°40'–20°00') in Gemini navamsha (Mercury-ruled) — communicative and literary; writers, musicians, and storytellers; may have multiple creative interests. Pada 4 (20°00'–23°20') in Cancer navamsha (Moon-ruled) — most emotional and nurturing pada; homemakers, farmers, and those drawn to the earth's fertility; psychic sensitivity is very high.
💼 Career
Fashion, beauty, luxury goods, agriculture, music, acting, photography, food industry, hospitality, real estate, interior design. Moon's exaltation here brings extraordinary creative and aesthetic talent.
❤️ Love & Relationships
Deeply romantic, loyal, and sensual. They seek lasting security in love. Most compatible with Mrigashira and Uttara Phalguni. Can be jealous — need reassurance and stability.
🏥 Health
Prone to throat issues, thyroid problems, and weight fluctuations. Should watch diet and maintain emotional balance. Strong reproductive health generally.
🕉️ Mantra & Basics
Mantra: Om Brahmaney Namah
Gemstone: Pearl
Colour: White
Animal Symbol: Cobra (Female)
🌿 Vedic Remedies for Rohini Nakshatra
Fasting
Fast on Mondays (Moon day) to strengthen Moon's energy. On Rohini Vrata (when Moon transits Rohini each month), fast from sunrise to moonrise. Consuming white foods (milk, white rice, curd) on Mondays is especially beneficial.
Worship & Mantra Practice
Worship Brahma or Saraswati for creative gifts. Offer white flowers (jasmine, tuberose) to the Moon on Monday evenings. Chant 'Om Som Somaya Namah' (Moon mantra) 108 times during the waxing Moon. Visit Rohini nakshatra temples in South India on the day Moon transits Rohini.
Charity (Dana)
Donate white cloth, silver, pearl jewellery, or rice to a Brahmin or poor family on Mondays. Supporting farmers and agricultural workers directly aligns with Rohini's fertility energy. Donating cow milk to temples is highly auspicious.
🌟 Famous Rohini Nakshatra Personalities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rohini Nakshatra?
Rohini Nakshatra spans 10°00' to 23°20' Taurus, where the Moon is exalted. It is the nakshatra of creation, beauty, and abundance, governed by Brahma and ruled by the Moon.
Which planet rules Rohini Nakshatra?
Rohini Nakshatra is ruled by Moon and presided over by the deity Brahma.
What are Rohini Nakshatra personality traits?
Rohini is considered the Moon's favourite nakshatra — where the Moon is most exalted. Natives are charming, artistic, sensual, and deeply creative. Governed by Brahma the creator, they have an almost magnetic attractiveness and natural talent for beauty and luxury. They are stubborn but deeply nurturing.
Which Nakshatra is compatible with Rohini?
Rohini is most compatible with Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Anuradha nakshatras.
What careers suit Rohini Nakshatra?
Fashion, beauty, luxury goods, agriculture, music, acting, photography, food industry, hospitality, real estate, interior design. Moon's exaltation here brings extraordinary creative and aesthetic talent.
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