nakshatra 10 of 27 · lord Ketu
The throne of the ancestors — dignity, lineage, authority
| Attribute | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding deity | The Pitrs, the ancestors | The power the star answers to. |
| Symbol | Royal throne | The image the classics use to remember its nature. |
| Star lord | Ketu | Runs this star's dasha periods — see its mantra. |
| Gana | Rakshasa | Temperament group used in matching. |
| Yoni | Rat (male) | Animal symbol — compatibility of instinct. |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) | Ayurvedic constitution; same nadi is avoided in matching. |
| Naming syllables | Ma · Mi · Mu · Me | One sound per pada, in order. |
Authority held on behalf of others: legacy, lineage, stewardship.
Position confused with worth.
These are tendencies the tradition associates with the star — context for reflection, never a forecast. Your own days depend on your whole chart: the running dasha lords and what they signify.