Shatabhisha Nakshatra
శతభిష
Symbol: Empty circle
Shatabhisha Nakshatra (శతభిష నక్షత్రం) is the twenty-fourth nakshatra, spanning 6°40' to 20° in Kumbha (Aquarius). Ruled by Rahu and presided over by Varuna, the god of cosmic order, the night sky, and the cosmic waters, Shatabhisha is a nakshatra of vast mystery and hidden healing power. Its name means "a hundred healers" or "a hundred medicines," and its symbol — an empty circle — represents both the void of infinite possibility and the protective sphere within which healing occurs. Shatabhisha natives are independent, philosophically inclined individuals who often possess gifts in healing, science, and the investigation of hidden truths.
Number
24
Deity
Varuna
Guna
Tamas
Gana
Rakshasa
Nadi
Vata
Naming Syllables (Aksharas)
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Personality Traits
Shatabhisha Nakshatra — Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shatabhisha mean?
Shatabhisha means "a hundred physicians" or "a hundred medicines" (Shata = hundred, Bhisha = healer/doctor). This nakshatra is associated with healing arts, mystical medicine, and the vast therapeutic knowledge symbolized by a hundred healers gathered in one place. Its empty circle symbol also represents the encompassing void from which all healing emerges.
What naming syllables belong to Shatabhisha Nakshatra?
Shatabhisha Nakshatra naming syllables are Go (గో), Sa (స), Si (సి), and Su (సు). Names beginning with these syllables are traditional for children born under this nakshatra.
Why is Shatabhisha Nakshatra considered secretive?
Shatabhisha's secretiveness comes from its Rahu rulership (which creates mystery and hidden depths) and its Varuna connection (god of the night sky and cosmic mysteries). The empty circle symbol reinforces this — like the void, Shatabhisha natives hold much within themselves and prefer to work independently, revealing their depths only to those who have earned their trust.