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Rohini Nakshatra
Rohini is your birth star (Janma Nakshatra), the star the Moon occupied when you were born. It is presided over by Brahma (Prajapati), the creator, and its symbol is a chariot.
- Order
- 4
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Brahma/Prajapati
- Span
- 10°00′ Taurus – 23°20′ Taurus
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Yoni (animal)
- Serpent
- Naming syllables
- O, Va, Vi, Vu
What Rohini means
Rohini is your birth star (Janma Nakshatra), the star the Moon occupied when you were born. It is presided over by Brahma (Prajapati), the creator, and its symbol is a chariot. Together they point to growth, beauty and the ability to make things flourish. It loves comfort, nature and creative growth, and draws people in with charm; steady values keep that charm grounded. The star is ruled by the Moon, so your life's first Vimshottari period was the Moon period, and its themes of feelings, memory and the need for comfort stay close to how you feel and respond. Its temperament (Gana) is manushya: practical, sociable and balanced between ideals and needs. Many families use the star's syllables for naming, and the tara cycle counted from it is used to choose supportive days.
Naming syllables for Rohini
The four Padas of Rohini carry the starting sounds O, Va, Vi, Vu. Parents who follow Nakshatra naming choose a first syllable from the Pada of the child's birth star.
Rohini temperament
The symbol of Rohini is a chariot or ox-cart. Rohini natives are charming, artistic and steady, with a love of beauty, comfort and growth. The Moon is exalted in this star, and it is considered one of the most fertile and creative Nakshatras.
Work that suits Rohini
Traditional texts and practising astrologers link Rohini with agriculture, fashion, design, music, hospitality, cosmetics and real estate. The house the Moon occupies and the strength of the star lord refine this further.
The life period Rohini starts you in
Because Moon rules Rohini, life begins in the Moon Mahadasha, a 10-year period. The Moon period lasts ten years and turns attention to feelings, home, family and the people around you. It is often a time of nurturing and being nurtured, of changes of residence or routine, and of closer links with the public or with mothers and caregivers. The mind is more sensitive, so rest, regular rhythms and supportive company matter. Creativity, hospitality and care for others flourish. How the Moon sits in your chart, by sign, house and phase, shows how smooth this emotional season feels.
How a birth star is worked out
Your Nakshatra is the lunar mansion the Moon occupied at the moment of birth. The zodiac is divided into 27 equal parts of 13°20′ each, and each part is split into four Padas of 3°20′. Because the Moon moves roughly one Nakshatra a day, an accurate birth time and place matter: a few hours either way can change the star, and a few minutes can change the Pada. A sidereal zodiac with the Lahiri Ayanamsa is used for these pages, which is the standard most Indian almanacs follow.
How Rohini is used in practice
Families use the birth star for naming, for matching horoscopes before marriage, for choosing auspicious days (Tara Bala) and for the first life period in the Vimshottari Dasha system. The star alone is only one layer of a chart, so treat these descriptions as tendencies to recognise rather than fixed outcomes. Cast a full birth chart to see how the Moon, its sign and its house combine with the rest of the horoscope.
| Partner Nakshatra | Tamil Porutham checks | Ashtakoota points (star-based) |
|---|---|---|
| Vishakha | 5/7 | 9/21 |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 5/7 | 9/21 |
| Bharani | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Krittika | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Punarvasu | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Purva Phalguni | 4/7 | 9/21 |
Common questions
Which planet rules Rohini Nakshatra?
Rohini is ruled by Moon. In the Vimshottari Dasha system this means anyone born with the Moon in Rohini begins life in the Moon period, which lasts 10 years in full; the balance left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.
Who is the deity of Rohini?
The presiding deity of Rohini is Brahma/Prajapati. Classical texts use the deity to describe the mood and purpose of the star, and many families include the deity in prayers on birthdays that fall on this Nakshatra.
Which zodiac sign does Rohini fall in?
Rohini spans 10°00′ Taurus – 23°20′ Taurus, so it belongs to Taurus. If a Nakshatra crosses two signs, the Pada tells you which sign the Moon was in.
What are the naming syllables for Rohini?
The traditional starting sounds for the four Padas of Rohini are O, Va, Vi, Vu. Parents often pick a first letter from the Pada of the birth star; regional lists spell the sounds slightly differently, so check the list your family follows.
What is the Gana of Rohini?
Rohini belongs to the Manushya (human) Gana. Gana is one of the factors checked in marriage matching, where it is compared with the partner's star to judge temperament.
Which stars match well with Rohini for marriage?
The table on this page ranks partner stars by how many of the seven star-based Tamil Porutham checks agree and by the star-based Ashtakoota points. A full match also looks at both Moon signs, Rajju, Vedha and the complete charts, so use the ranking as a starting point and open the pair page for the factor-by-factor result.
Is Rohini a good Nakshatra?
No birth star is good or bad on its own. Each has strengths and lessons, and the rest of the chart decides how they show up. Classical texts describe tendencies; the planets, houses and periods in your own horoscope decide the details.
How do I find out if my birth star is Rohini?
Enter your date, exact time and place of birth in the free birth chart. The chart shows the Moon's Nakshatra and Pada, the current Dasha and the full planetary positions.
Does the Nakshatra change with Lahiri or KP Ayanamsa?
The Lahiri and Krishnamurti (KP) values differ by only a few minutes of arc, so the star almost never changes. It can change only when the Moon sits right on the boundary of two Nakshatras.
What happens on days when the Moon transits Rohini?
When the Moon passes through your birth star (roughly once every 27 days) the day is called your Janma Nakshatra day. Many people avoid starting major ventures on it and keep it for prayer and quiet work instead; the Panchangam shows when it falls.
What is the symbol of Rohini Nakshatra?
The symbol of Rohini is a chariot or ox-cart, which reflects its core nature.