The lunar mansion
Pattern · healing · distance
Shatabhisha sees the system behind the surface. It is associated with research, healing, unusual intelligence and a strong need for private space.
Where it sits in the zodiac
Shatabhisha spans 13°20′. It begins in Aquarius and ends in the same sign. Because nakshatras do not align with sign boundaries, a planet in a sign can be carrying the flavour of two different lunar mansions.
The four padas
Each nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′. The pada adds a further layer of nuance and is used in divisional charts such as the navamsa.
Pada 16° 40′ Aquarius — 10° 00′ Aquarius
Pada 210° 00′ Aquarius — 13° 20′ Aquarius
Pada 313° 20′ Aquarius — 16° 40′ Aquarius
Pada 416° 40′ Aquarius — 20° 00′ Aquarius
The ruling planet
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu, the planet of kama · hunger, ambition, the unfamiliar. The dasha sequence begins from this planet when your Moon is in this nakshatra.