Shatabhisha

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Aquarius map showing Shataraka

Shatabhisha, also known as Chathayam or Sadayam (Devanagari: शतभिषा, Tamil: சதயம், Malayalam: ചതയം), or Shatabhishak or Shatataraka is the 24th nakshatra in Hindu astronomy.[citation needed] It corresponds to the star γ Aquarii.[citation needed] Varuna is the deity of this nakshatra.[citation needed] The ruling planet of this nakshatra is Rahu.[citation needed] Shatabisha is the most secretive star among the nakshatras. Shatabisha nakshatra is also one of the spiritual stars. Meditation and isolation is good for them. It has circle as its symbol, which symbolises everything, the cycle of birth and death, experiences in life, events, etc. Everything is cyclic. It has 100 flowers which symbolises sahasrar chakra (the last yogic chakra). They can have mental health issues. They can get addicted to drugs, alcohol, etc. Changes and transformations is one of the specialities of this nakshatra.

This nakshatra can be trusted with the dirtiest and most devastating secrets, they won't tell anything to anyone in their whole life. Because they are the most secretive people, they have a lot of secrets. They are also interested in digging into others secrets as they are aroused by mysteries, riddles and secrets. As, they are Aquarius, they have Aquarius's qualities too. Aquarius himself has trust issues with others but he might have also betrayed others too, so others also have an trust issue. They are kind and sensitive. They love travel and adventure. Their motto is to heal the world.

Favourable activities :  Business Dealing, Contracts, Real Estate, Education, Knowledge, Recreation, Vehicle, Biking, Acquiring New Vehicles, Travelling, Astronomy, Astrology, Medicine, Rejuvenation Therapy, Meditation and Yoga, Marine, Technology, Media Events, Technological Activities, Visiting the Sea shore, asceticism.

Unfavorable activities : Marriage, Childbirth, Fertility Treatments, Law Suits, Arguments, Negative Action, New Beginnings in General, Too much Socializing, Financial Matters, Buying Clothes or Jewellery, Domestic Activities

Purusharth : Dharma (righteousness, religion, goodness, code of conduct)

Dosha : Vata

Shakti : Bheshaja

God born under the star and the ruler of it : Lord Varuna

Ruler of the nakshatra: Lord Rahu

Element : Ether (Aakaash)

Lucky alphabets for each pada orderwise : Go, Sa, See, Soo

Body part : Knees, if the nakshatra is malefic, then it's common for them to have knee issues.

Zodiac sign : Aquarius

Lucky direction : West, these people will get all their desires fulfilled when the journey is towards the west.

They can be widows at young age. They can be single forever.They can have many affairs and relationships. They are isolated people but they like to be social. Like an aquarius, it can be both introvert and extrovert. Loneliness is common among them. They can heal themselves in the best way when they are left alone. If they become healers as they have bheshaja Shakti, they can heal the world completely and eradicate the world from diseases and calamities. They are calm but when provoked to a huge extent they can be angry. They are tolerant, peaceful and understanding people. They are compatible with Rohini and Dhanishta nakshatra. They are extremely truthful people who have a huge issue when lying because they can't lie. Their love and marriage life has a lot of problems. To get peace from the afflictions of this nakshatra, pray to lord Varuna,Lord Rahu,Lord Shani, Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva,etc. Lord Agneeshwara, form of Lord Shiva should be worshipped on Shatabhisha day and especially if it falls on Saturday in the west direction if possible. If they do everything on the west direction, it would give them success.