Catarhishaj
NakshatraThe 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
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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