Rohini Nakshatra

Information on Rohini Nakshatra Characteristics in Vedic Astrology


Rohini is the fourth Nakshatra in Indian Vedic Astrology and is also considered to be the brightest of all the nakshatras. It is also known as 'Aldebaran' and is governed by 'Brahma' who is considered to be the epicenter of creation. He who created the world has his force behind this nakshatra, which adds immense value to it. To add to this, it is led by the planetary influence of the moon. The main essence of this Nakshatra is fertility which is depicted by a cart drawn by a couple of oxen. It encompasses different characteristic like natural growth, sustenance and development. It is associated with redness which signifies its general characteristics of passion, warmth and vigor.

Number : 4
Gender : Female
Translation : Reddish One or Growing One
Symbol : An Ox Cart or Chariot
Animal Symbol : A Male Serpent
Presiding Deity : Brahma - the Creator of the Universe
Ruling Planet / Ruling Lord : Moon
Nature : Manusha (Human)
Dosha : Kapha
Guna : Rajas
Element : Earth
Disposition : Fixed, Permanent (Dhruva)

Rohini Nakshatra Physical Appearance

They are perceived to have well formed body structure along with attractive eyes and well developed muscles.

Rohini Nakshatra Personality Traits

The individuals born under the influence of this Nakshatra are usually calm and gentle. They have an aura of poise and serenity about them and exuberate a certain sex appeal and charm. They have very attractive physical features which add to their natural charm and make them more tempting. They have a knack of turning situations to their advantage with the help of gestures more than words. They have a soft corner for nature and environment and are usually conscious about their preservation. They are very creative, imaginative and talented. Their achievement of success depends on their ability to combine imagination with action. Even though they are usually calm, they become very expressive when it comes to expressing their creativity and talent. Art and creativity is central to their existence. They become great personality in the field of art and creativity. They have very strong familial ties and always remain connected to them. Sometimes they can be too restless and over imaginative and thus tend to lose contact with reality. Sometimes they like to lose themselves in their own imaginative world created on the foundation of their feelings and emotions. They appreciate the beauty around them and desire luxury in life. They are hard working by nature and thus get to reap handsome rewards which they enjoy to the fullest. At times they are too sensitive and vulnerable to emotions which can cause instability in their life.

Rohini Nakshatra Positive & Negative Traits

Some of the positive traits of these natives are that they are very sweet and gentle. They are very creative and imaginative which helps them to outshine all the others around them. They are very well behaved and rarely lose their temper or get angry. They have a very affectionate nature and they never get offended or angry. They always forgive and forget and never think about taking revenge to those people who upset them. They surround themselves with a lot of positivity and thus tend to prosper.

Some of their negative traits include lack of purpose and stability in life and their over imagination. Sometimes they get too carried away in their imaginative world that they tend to lose contact with reality. They are indecisive and fickle minded and tend to lack singularity. Sometimes they can easily lose their patience and lack endurance. They tend to imagine more than act.

Rohini Nakshatra Career Options

Some of the popular career options for them include sculptor making, art, music, dance, creative direction, photography, editing, among others. They have a strong talent for creativity and imagination and this comes in handy while choosing their career. They can also be successful in careers relating to agriculture and environment as they have a strong concern for environmental safety. They can also be successful in careers like advertising, writing, marketing and jewelry designing.

Rohini Nakshatra Compatibility

In terms of compatibility, they are the most compatible with Mrigasira Nakshatra that is symbolized by the creative source of female snake, and the most non-compatible nakshatra is the Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra which is symbolized by the 'yoni' of male mongoose.

Rohini Nakshatra Male Characteristics

The male natives of this Nakshatra usually have a slim physique, but at times they can also be short structured and fat. He has attractive eyes with a magnetic charm. Usually his physical features are very attractive with big beautiful eyes, big shoulders and well developed muscles. They are usually short tempered and tend to get angry too quickly, but will calm down equally easily. Once they have taken a decision it is very difficult to change it. They do not like people over powering their decisions and opinions and does not easily accept others ideas and opinions. At times he is too quick to find fault with others but when it comes to his own he will take time to settle with it. He lets is heart control his life rather than his brain. He loves his near and dear ones and is ready to make any sacrifice for them. He gives lots of importance to truth and ignores that is false. His life can be full of ups and downs and this is mostly because he never plans his actions and never has clear objectives.

Rohini Nakshatra Female Characteristics

The female natives of this Nakshatra has a very beautiful appearance with charming eyes, fair complexion and medium height. She is well behaved and well dressed. Outwardly she shows a lot of pomp but is also quite weak at heart. At times she loses her temper too quickly which tends to get her in troubles most of the times. She is a practical and independent woman who likes to maintain her secrets. When instigated she can get violent. She is fully capable of fulfilling all her responsibilities and will lead a very good and balanced family life. She will get full support from her husband and children, making her family life a happy one. At times she is too stubborn which can create ripples in her married life. She should give up her habit of doubting he husband in order to avoid any conflict in her married life. Health wise she will have a good life but at times will have pain in her legs and feet, beasts and sometimes can even be a victim of breast cancer. Some of her other health problems include irregular menses, sore throat, pimples and swelling of the neck.

Famous People Born Under Rohini Nakshatra


Rohini Nakshatra Female Famous Personalities : Julia Gillard, Lady Bird Johnson, Amelia Earhart, Gwyneth Paltrow, Heidi Klum, Milica B (Milla) Jovovich, Pratibha Patil, Priyanka Chopra, Rohini Hattangadi, Steffi Graf, Yoseph Alicia Machado, Queen Victoria

Rohini Nakshatra Male Famous Personalities : Lord Krishna, Babu Jagjivan Ram, Barrack H Obama, Francis R Scobee, Roger Moore, Sourav Ganguly, Tim Kaine, Benito Mussolini, Jackie Chan, John McEnroe, Millard Fillmore, Pope Ven Pius XII, Rutherford B Hayes, Vinobha Bhave, Virendra Sehwag, Omar Sharif, Christopher Lee, John Turner, Karl Benz, Prem Nath Malhotra, Sigmund Freud, T S Eliot