Shatabhisha Nakshatra
शतभिषा
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Varuna, the god of the cosmic waters. Named “the hundred healers”, it is the star of healing, secrecy and scientific insight.
Personality & Traits
Independent, secretive, analytical and visionary; healers and researchers with unconventional, futuristic minds.
Best Careers
Medicine and healing, science and technology, astrology, aviation and research.
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Baby Names
By tradition, a child born under Shatabhisha nakshatra is named with a starting sound from one of its four padas:
👦 Baby Boy Names
Gopal · Sahil · Sumit · Siddharth
👧 Baby Girl Names
Gopika · Saanvi · Simran · Suhana
Example names — any auspicious name starting with these sounds may be chosen. (Syllables per the standard 108-pada-swar table.)
Mantras for Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Rahu and honour your deity Varuna (god of cosmic waters) with these mantras.
Durga Chalisa
Goddess Durga pacifies Rahu, the ruling planet of Shatabhisha
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी । नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी ॥
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
The great healing mantra — resonates with the “hundred healers”
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।