Rohini
रोहिणी
Rohini — the most beloved of the Moon's 27 wives — is the nakshatra of fertility, beauty, and abundance. The Moon lingers longest here, making it the most auspicious nakshatra for creative, sensory, and material flourishing.
Ruling Planet
Moon
Deity
Brahma
Symbol
Ox-cart / chariot / banyan tree
Element
Earth
Guna
Rajas
Degrees
10°00' – 23°20' Taurus
Star
Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri)
Animal
Male serpent
Gemstone
Natural Pearl
Name Starting Syllables (Aksharas)
Names beginning with these syllables are traditionally recommended for those born in this Nakshatra.
Personality
Rohini natives radiate beauty and charm. They are sensually attuned, deeply artistic, and naturally draw people to them. They value comfort, beauty, and fine things. Beneath their pleasant exterior is a strong will and a capacity for fierce possessiveness — just as the Moon loves Rohini above all others.
Strengths
- Natural beauty and magnetism
- Creative and artistic gifts
- Strong memory and emotional intelligence
- Material abundance and comfort
- Nurturing and devoted
- Persuasive communicators
Challenges
- Can be materialistic or indulgent
- Possessive and jealous
- Fixed and resistant to change
- Prone to envy from others
- Stubborn about comfort and security
- Overly romantic expectations
Career & Vocation
Love & Relationships
Rohini natives are devoted, sensual partners who create beautiful homes. They want loyalty and permanence and can become possessive. They are excellent at nurturing and making a partner feel cherished and desired.
Compatible Nakshatras
Health
Prone to throat problems, thyroid issues, and weight fluctuations. The Moon's rulership means emotional health strongly affects physical health — stress manifests as digestive or immune issues.
Spiritual Path
Rohini's path is through beauty and devotion — seeing the divine in the sensory world. Brahma's presence blesses creative manifestation. This nakshatra teaches that abundance is sacred and that beauty, used rightly, is a form of worship.
Deity Mantra
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः (Om Brahmane Namah)
Gemstone
Natural Pearl (Moti)
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Notable Personalities
Note: birth time accuracy affects Nakshatra calculation. These are traditional attributions and may vary by source.
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