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Magha - Pitriya

Chandra in Magha

Makrum - Makham - Makam - Vutatma

Chu (Tibetan)

The Tenth Nakshatra - 00:00 - 13:20 Simha (Leo)

Ketu's navamsha trine = Ashwini, Magha, Mula

Location = Regulus, Al Jabhah, Algieba, Adhafera, Algenubi:

(alpha, eta, gamma, zeta, mu, and delta Leonis) ~~ The Circle of Stars

"The Great, Increasing, Bountiful"

Observer of Magical Fire ; Magnus, Major, Majesty


"...the qualities of brightness, majesty, and power...the father...the bestowing of favors."

~~ Valerie Roebuck, The Circle of Stars, p.107


"The Fathers desired, "May we flourish in the world of the ancestors."

One who makes the appropriate offering to the Fathers, to Magha, flourishes in the world of the ancestors.

Magha gives fame that lasts through the generations.

Those born under it seek a high reputation for themselves, a kind of kingly or paternal status."

~~ David Frawley, Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra


magha

  • a gift , reward , bounty

  • wealth , power

  • a kind of flower; a partic. drug or medicine; a species of grain

  • of a country of the Mecchas

  • the 10th or 15th Nakshatra (sometimes regarded as a wife of the Moon); name of the wife of Shiva


pitrya

  • derived from or relating to a father , paternal , patrimonial , ancestral; the nature or character of a father; the eldest brother (who takes the place of a father)

  • relating or consecrated to the Pitris, the ritual for oblations to the Pitris, the day of full moon and the worship of the Pitris on that day

  • the month Magha / the Nakshatra called Magha (presided over by the Pitris); nakshatra called Migha

  • honey

~~ Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary


BPL:

  • Magha = aristocratic and feels entitled to carry out the paternal lineage.

  • Whether the native is male or female or somewhere in between, there is a a prominent male figure who guides the native to one's fullest expression of divine genius.

  • Magha (magus, magic, imagery) has the power to cast illusion -- as when looking into a brilliant light such as fire.

  • One is able to evoke the presence of the Divine in Fires whether earthly fire, emotional fire (Magha-Chandra esp), mental fire, or spiritual fire.

  • Associated with ritual fires such as the homa and fire sacrifice in all religious traditions.

  • The native is well-suited to paternal-lineage tasks such as male priesthood
     

Magha, for females, from ~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 94.

  • "A frank and courageous nature and a charming and interesting character ...

  • Unfortunately these attributes seem to engender envy on the part of those less fortunately bequeathed.

    • As a result, this person is subject to barbs of gossip and all through her life has many secret enemies who are jealous of her in one way or another.

  • This in spite of the fact that hers is essentially an honorable and virtuous character not given to either thought or action which should bring slander or scandal.

  • She is particularly loyal to her family and will do anything to make them happy.

  • As a result of his, her actions are often misconstrued and used against her by her enemies.."

Females

Magha lagna:

  • Annie Besant, Farah Diba Pahlavi, Uma Karuna Thurman, Melania Knavs Trump,

Chandra in Magha


Magha, for males, from ~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 82.

  • "A proud but not an arrogant nature - poised, self-contained and dignified.

  • This man will command respect because of his quiet dignity of manner and hearing.

  • His position in his community will be secure and his financial standing sound.

  • His weakness, however, is his susceptibility to the blandishments of the opposite sex.

  • He must avoid entanglements which might lead to a loss of dignity, since, to this man, such a loss would be a tragedy."

MALES

Magha lagna:

Chandra in Magha


General Description of Magha characteristics -- from Das/ Behari

radix lagna

  • You will be very enterprising.

  • You will respect elders and be God fearing.

  • You enjoy your life.

  • You will be expert in various sciences and soft spoken.

  • You enjoy leading a quiet life.

  • You will receive honor and recognition from learned persons.

  • You will possess good knowledge about various arts.

  • You will devote your time for the expansion of your culture and be actively involved in various cultural activities.

  • Your dealings with others will be thoughtful, you try to avoid hurting others feelings, and immediately rectify the situation if you do.

  • You do not care for any person who makes hindrance or causes trouble to others.

  • As a result you may have several hidden enemies in your life.

  • You have a short temper when it comes to improprieties, be cautious that this does not affect your success.


  • You will be generous and perform many philanthropic activities without concern for recognition.

  • These activities may make you famous.

  • You will have great wealth and many people working under you.

  • In the professional field you cannot attain much success in the material field as you are not business minded, mainly due to your straight-forwardness.

  • However, you will be a fitting example of sincerity and hard work.

  • This inherent quality of sincerity and hard work does sometimes pay you some lift but not to the extent when we see the balance.

  • You are bound to change your field of earning frequently.

  • Once you make a decision, you stick to that decision.

  • Your dealings with superiors and subordinates are very cordial and most technical.

  • Hence you are able to be a link between your bosses and the subordinates.

  • This placement indicates you will enjoy a happy and harmonious married life with good children.

  • You will be generous and helpful to your siblings.

  • You may suffer from difficulty with your vision.

Description of the Padaa (quarters) of Magha

Padaa 1


Das/ Behari :

  • You may have light eyes.

  • You may have two or three children.

  • You will devote your time to social work and be successful at it.

  • You will be well respected by your co-workers and also by your superiors.


for the male only, from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 107.

  • Usually found in diplomatic and political circles.

  • Fond of schemes and intrigues.

  • Known as a secretive character.

Padaa 2


Das/ Behari :

  • You will struggle with poverty until your 28th year, but enjoy sudden changes after that.

  • You may have difficulty getting along with the opposite sex.


for the male only, from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 107.

  • Likes to dress in white,

  • is very dignified and independent and does not fill a subordinate position happily of gracefully.

  • Is somewhat jealous.

  • A most intelligent person and a dangerous opponent.

Padaa 3


  • Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - "TM" (Soma)

  • Harish Johari (artist)

  • Uma Thurman (actrice)

  • Patti Hearst

  • Woody Allen (actor, director)

Das/ Behari :

  • Your married life may be full of friction until your 35th year.

  • Thereafter, your spouse will recognize your good qualities and life will be more harmonious.


for the male only, from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 107.

  • Dark complexion.

  • Quarrelsome but devoted to parents and very devoted to wife.

  • If children, very little happiness through them.

  • Will suffer from some sort of disease of the ear in the latter part of life, and may die of this ailment.

Padaa 4


Das/ Behari :

  • You will rise politically to a very high status;

  • you may hold the post of Prime Minister or President or equal status.

  • You will vanquish your enemies.


for the male only, from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 107.

  • same as pada-3


10. Magha - 00:00 - 13:20 Simha

Ruler:

  • Ketu

Body part:

  • Auspicious events: Honoring the deceased, activities concerning water, marriage, wars, and other hazardous undertakings. [BPHS]

Related activities:

  • Marriage, Brahmin receiving sacred thread, travel, construction of temples or other religious buildings or installing holy objects therein, laying foundation stones, braking ground. [BPHS]

Deity:

Symbol:

  • Palanquin

  • royal chamber containing a throne

Gana / Group:

  • Demonic / Rakshasa

Tibetan deity forms:

  • Chu - Lord of the 8 bonds, the poet;

  • Ta Chen the great horse

Nakshatra

intercalary nakshatra = Abhijit

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