nakshatra 26 of 27 · lord Saturn
The deep serpent — stillness, wisdom, control of the depths
| Attribute | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding deity | Ahirbudhnya, serpent of the deep | The power the star answers to. |
| Symbol | Back of a funeral cot | The image the classics use to remember its nature. |
| Star lord | Saturn | Runs this star's dasha periods — see its mantra. |
| Gana | Manushya | Temperament group used in matching. |
| Yoni | Cow (female) | Animal symbol — compatibility of instinct. |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) | Ayurvedic constitution; same nadi is avoided in matching. |
| Naming syllables | Du · Tha · Jha · Yna | One sound per pada, in order. |
Depth and shelter — counsel, water work, wisdom held quietly.
Withdrawal that becomes disappearance.
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.