Characteristics of Shatabhisha / Sadayam Nakshatra

Sadayam or Shatabhisha is ruled by Varuna, the God of the cosmic waters. it is also known as the “Veiling Star”. This nakshatra is about healing the human condition spiritually and physically. Shatabhisha is the nakshatra owned by the node Rahu. The entire span of this nakshatra falls in the sign Kumbha. This nakshatra is the large group of faint stars in the Water Bearer (Aquarius).

Shatabhisha / Sadayam Nakshatra

Shatabhisha / Sadayam Nakshatra nakshatra
Shatabhisha Nakshatra

Location: 6.40 Aquarius to 20.00 Aquarius
Ruler: Rahu
Deity: Varuna (the Lord of Rain)
Symbol: Empty Circle (indicates the ability to explore mysteries and philosophies of the unknown)
Animal: Female Horse or Mare
Lucky color: Blue Green
Ruling Deity of Rahu: Durga
Gender: Neuter
Gana: Rakshasa
Guna: Tamasic


Shatabhisha Nakshatra characteristics: They are independent, truthful, and thoughtlessly engaged in work.

They believe in the philosophy of being truthful and honest. For truth, they can go to any extend to protect it. There are some fixed principles in life, due to which they usually get into clashes with other people. They don't do things in self-interest. Their heart is quite soft and they are quite religious. They are brave and courageous. Their intentions are quite strong and elevated and if they decided something once, they will accomplish it. They know their responsibilities and try to fulfill them properly. Their thinking is inspired from politics and they can be honest politicians. They don't believe in doing too much physical labor; rather they use their mental strenghth more. Being self-willed, they prefer working freely rather in partnership.

Their nature is a bit lazy as well and they are happy fun loving kind. They like to live a life full of bliss. Working like machine is something that they cannot do and wont do. They are free spirits. They don't get panicked in any problem; rather face the situation boldly and fight with it. The belief and power they have gives them strength, which makes them win over any difficult situation. There is one more quality in their personality that if someone tries to be enemies with them, they will sure defeat them. Though they don't get angry easily; but if they, it is very difficult to control them. But, as they have a soft heart and intelligent mind, their anger subsides in no time.

Once they decide something, they just don't step back. They get successful in all fields of life because they are competent and brilliant. When they talk to someone, the other person becomes impressed. However, they don't believe in show off and try to avoid it as much as possible. Their memory power is quite amazing and if they read something once, they remember it for long. They have literary talent in them and if nurtured, this talent will come in the limelight. Due to their good nature, they are quite popular too.

Shatabhisha Nakshatra Male, Female characteristics: The males of Shatabhisha nakshatra don’t hesitate to sacrifice their self-interests to stand by their principles. They are usually intelligent, but emotional too. They are suitable for careers in astrology, psychology, reiki, and other healing arts.

Females of this nakshatra are calm in nature but can be hot-tempered when provoked. They are religious, possess a good memory, are generous, and are inclined towards science.

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