27 Nakshatras · शतभिषा
Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Shatabhisha is the hundred healers — the star of medicine, secrecy and the cosmic waters under Varuna. Its empty-circle symbol is both enclosure and openness: these natives need solitude, yet they heal crowds. Rahu gives them breakthroughs; Varuna gives them integrity.
The four padas of Shatabhisha
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′. The pada refines the nakshatra's meaning through its navamsa sign and ruler.
| Pada | Navamsa sign | Pada ruler |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagittarius | Jupiter |
| 2 | Capricorn | Saturn |
| 3 | Aquarius | Saturn |
| 4 | Pisces | Jupiter |
Strengths
Healing intuition, scientific mind, privacy, calm under pressure, original insight.
Challenges
Isolation, hidden emotional life, scepticism that can turn to coldness.
Career
Medicine and pharmacy, astronomy and data science, psychology, healing arts, research, astrology.
Love & relationships
Private and slow to open; once open, utterly loyal. Needs a partner who respects the inner circle.
Remedy for Shatabhisha
Worship of Varuna, offering water at night, and service in healing fields honours the hundred healers.
Remedies are devotional suggestions drawn from tradition, not medical or financial advice.
The other nakshatras
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shatabhisha mean?
'Hundred physicians' — the star of healing. Its symbol is an empty circle, its deity Varuna (cosmic waters), and it spans 6°40′–20° Aquarius under Rahu's rulership.
Are Shatabhisha natives secretive?
They are reserved and need solitude, but this hides a deep well of care — they are often drawn to healing and helping professions.