Range – Zodiac position – 6 Deg 40 to 20Deg of Aquarius
Dasha Ruling Planet – Rahu
Direction – South
Nature – Movable
Body part – The Jaw and right thigh
Secrecy is the one quality which immediately separates Shatabishak from other nakshatras. Shatabishak loves to get to the truth of anything in much the same way as Mula loves to get to the root of everything. It is the master of the mental, analytical and logical.This ability to relate to everyone without preconceptions, judgements and prejudice is what makes a philosopher out of Shatabisha.
Moon in Shatabhisha are harsh in speech, but truthful, will suffer grief, but will conquer their enemies and will thoughtlessly engage in works.
It has been noticed that these people lack proper grooming and education in their formative years. They often make their own rules to deal with this tough world. Absentmindedness is one marked feature of this Nakshatra. They always convey a sense of aloofness even if they are genuinely attentive from the inside.
Satabisha people prefer solitude. Some times because of undue ambitions or rough manners they make enemies and alienate well wishers. Major reversals in business during certain stages of life are indicated. Illnesses due to Satabisha are very difficult to remedy and may require many physicians to cure. Shatabhisha induced diseases tend to become grave and chronic.
If Ketu is in the 4th quarter of Shatabhisha he will incur heavy loss of money, indulge in sex with lower class women, or even with maid servants, and might leave home if his acts are detected by the family. Venus gives early sexual contacts.
It is noticed that if an individual has their 2nd lord or 11th lord placed in Shatabhisha, they might experience a pauper state or a complete loss of family at some stage of their lives. This is because Shatabhisha has a tendency to make a zero out of things it affects in a nativity. Since it is a neuter Nakshatra it does not promote childbirth if it is connected with the 5th house or Guru.
- 1st Pada 6° 40′ -10° 00″ Aquarius, falls in Sagittarius Navamsa ruled by Jupiter. This relates to the happy go lucky, optimistic and philanthropic side of this nakshatra. This pada has a tendency to get carried away and so it is important for those under the influence of this pada to choose the right thing to get carried away with.
- 2nd Pada 10° 00′ – 13° 20′ Aquarius, falls in Capricorn Navamsa ruled by Saturn.This is the pada which relates to all material activities under the domain of Shatabhisha. One has to watch out for excessive ambition in relation to the planets posited in this pada.
- 3rd Pada 13° 20″ – 16° 40′ Aquarius, falls in Aquarius Navamsa ruled by Saturn. This pada relates to the visionary, futuristic and philosophical side of this nakshatra.It can be too eccentric and rebellious. Planets placed in this pada often do well on the material plane as this is a vargottama position.
- 4th Pada 16° 40″ – 20° 00″ Aquarius, falls in Pisces Navamsa ruled by Jupiter. This pada relates to the expansive, hallucinatory and illusory side of this nakshatra. Planets placed in this pada can often make the native lose themselves in one form of intoxication or other. It is however good for activities relying on imagination like film-making etc.
Shatabhisha is ruled by the planets – Saturn, Rahu and Uranus. Rahu is the main ruler of this
asterism. Shatabhisha is the pinnacle of Rahu’s energy.
Saturn is associated with this nakshatra being the ruler of Aquarius. Saturn, as we know, is a
planet associated with coldnesss, slowness, practicality, organization, melancholy,discipline,
introversion and detachment. All these qualities find expression through this nakshatra.
Rahu-Saturn, Rahu-Uranus and Satum-Uranus conjunctions in a chart convey similar energies
to Shatabisha.
Profession: Electricians and all those who work with electricity, Technology Experts, Radar & X-ray Experts,
Astronauts, Astronomers & Astrologers, Space Research, Pilots, Radio Operators, Aeronautical, Rocket or Space Engineers,Those who work in the Film and Television Industry, Movie Stars, Trend Setters, Photographers, Science Fiction Writers, Waste Disposal &. Recycling Industry, Pimps & Prostitutes,Those who work in the Production of Plastics, Petroleum & associated Industries, Bikers & Motor Sports, Automobile Industry,Yoga & Meditation gurus.
The famous singer and entertainer, Elvis Presley, has his Moon placed in Shatabhisa. Shatabisha surely made him media savvy, but later in his life, it also made him a victim of its negative, intoxicated, delusional and self-destructive tendencies.