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Catarhishaj

Nakshatra

The Hundred Physician · Hindu Nakshatra 23

Position (J2000)

11° 36' Pisces ♓

Determinant Star

lambda Aquarii

Tradition

Hindu Nakshatra

Planetary Ruler

North Node

Astrological Influence

Catarhishaj, meaning 'the Hundred Physicians,' corresponds to lambda Aquarii and is presided over by Varuna, goddess of the waters, ruled by Rahu (the North Node). Also known as Satabhisha, this mutable asterism carries profound healing power combined with the unpredictable, boundary-dissolving energy of Rahu.

The hundred physicians suggest a nakshatra with comprehensive healing knowledge that operates through unconventional or heterodox means.

In the Hindu Nakshatra System

Catarhishaj/Satabhisha is presided over by Varuna, the ancient Vedic deity of cosmic waters, truth, and moral law. Varuna's association with the vast ocean gives this nakshatra a quality of depth, mystery, and the ability to see beneath surfaces. Rahu's rulership adds obsessive focus and the drive to transcend conventional boundaries.

Lunar Influence

The Moon in Catarhishaj favors work of a moving or impermanent character. The birth indications reveal a complex personality: eloquent, harsh in speech, truthful, adventurous, and independent, with tendencies toward gambling and confrontation.

Vedic Attributes

Symbol

Deity / Regent

Varuna, goddess of the waters

Caste

Shudra

Asterism Type

mutable

Guna

rakshasa

Body Rulership

Streets and the right thigh

Favorable Activities

A mutable asterism favourable for commencing work of an impermanent or moving character.

Birth on the Lunar Day

Those born on the lunar day will be fishermen, washermen, or dealers in wine, fish and birds.

Moon at Birth in This Nakshatra

With Moon here at birth native will be eloquent, harsh in speech, truthful, adventurous, thoughtless, independent, gambler, fond of bad women, murderer of enemies.

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