Maghā

Maghā, ruled by the Pitṛs (ancestors), is associated with lineage, status, tradition, and royal dignity. Its symbol of a throne evokes inherited power and honor. Many connect it with respect for roots, legacy, and ceremonial authority.

Stable attributes

Deity: Pitṛs (the ancestors)
Symbol: Throne / royal palanquin
Graha lord: Ketu
Gaṇa: Rākṣasa
Yoni: Rat (male)
Nāḍī: Kapha

Śakti

The power to leave the body / ancestral power (tyāga-śakti)

Pada	Rāśi	Navāṃśa	Sound
1	Leo	Aries	Ma (मा)
2	Leo	Taurus	Mi (मी)
3	Leo	Gemini	Mu (मू)
4	Leo	Cancer	Me (मे)

Related ślokas

BG 1.42

सङ्करो नरकायैव कुलघ्नानां कुलस्य च |

Why this verse: Arjuna's concern for ancestral rites and the fall of lineage resonates with Maghā's ancestral, throne-bearing themes.

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