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Rohini Nakshatra

Ruling planet
Moon
Deity
Brahma
Symbol
Ox cart or chariot
Gana
Manushya
Nadi
Antya
Yoni
Serpent
Zodiac range
10deg00 to 23deg20 Taurus

Rohini Nakshatra: the star of growth and beauty

Rohini is the fourth nakshatra, sitting from 10deg00 to 23deg20 of Taurus. Its symbol is an ox cart, its deity is Brahma the creator, and it is widely considered the most fertile and abundant star in the zodiac. Rohini is where things take root and flourish — beauty, wealth and growth are its natural language.

Personality and traits

If your Moon is in Rohini — its own sign of exaltation — you are charming, sensual and magnetic. People are simply drawn to you. You love comfort, art, food and the good things in life, and you have a gift for making others feel cared for. The shadow is attachment: you can cling to possessions, people or moods.

Career and strengths

Rohini natives thrive in fields tied to beauty, nature and material growth: agriculture, the arts and music, fashion, finance, hospitality and luxury goods. You have taste and staying power. To understand how this lush energy threads through your life, find your nakshatra and explore a full free Kundli.

Love and compatibility

In love you are romantic, devoted and deeply sensual — a true partner of the heart and senses. Rohini pairs wonderfully with Krittika and Mrigashira, and shares warmth with Hasta and Shravana. A careful Kundli matching will reveal where lasting affection can grow.

The influence of the Moon

The Moon, which is exalted in Rohini, makes this star tender, emotional and creative. It gives a nurturing, comfort-loving nature and a powerful imagination. At its finest, the lunar grace of Rohini turns desire into devotion and abundance into generosity.

Frequently asked

What is the ruling planet of Rohini nakshatra?+

The Moon rules Rohini — and is exalted here — giving the star emotional depth, charm and creative abundance.

Which nakshatras are most compatible with Rohini?+

Rohini harmonises with Krittika, Mrigashira, Hasta and Shravana. Kundli matching confirms the deeper compatibility.

What careers suit Rohini natives?+

Arts and music, agriculture, fashion, finance, hospitality and luxury — anything connected to beauty, nature and growth.