Shatabhishaka is the 24th Nakshatra occupying 6 degrees 40 minutes Aquarius to 20 degrees Aquarius. Shatabhishaka is ruled by Rahu. Here's what it represents:
The holy decrees enacted by Lord Vishnu are enforced by Lord Varuna. He maintains law and order, is true to eternal laws, and is worshipped for forgiveness for one’s sins and those of the ancestors. Those unforgiven face his many fettered net. His net is equal to 100 shackles, which symbolizes the 100 stars that comprise this Nakshatra. These 100 stars are also symbolic of his all-seeing eyes. He’s privy to every misdeed. When two people sit together to plot and scheme, he is there to witness it. He makes the sinner accountable for even the smallest of sins. Nothing escapes his attention and he demands retribution for defying the universal laws. He insists on adherence to the law, atonement for all, and purification of “karma”.
Lord Varuna is also the Lord of the oceans and just like the surface of the oceans conceals all that’s underneath. He too conceals the underlying nature of things with a covering layer that only his all-seeing eyes can pierce. Therefore, the native would be an analytical and logical thinker, would be a researcher, an explorer, an investigator, a detective, a literary critic, a cryptographer, a mystery solver, a puzzle maker, or working in a sea-faring profession. The native would be an introvert, may have deeply hidden secrets, would be unwilling to divulge inner feelings and emotions, may gravitate to the extremes such as cutting off ties with people, falling prey to addictions (alcoholism in particular), or simply retiring to the woods in search for a higher purpose in life. Lord Varuna carries a noose and a danda, which is a symbol of the sacred order. A noose is also carried by Goddess Nirrti and Lord Yama. Therefore, Lord Varuna, Lord Yama, and Goddess Nirrti are the keepers of our karmic account. Lord Varuna holds the rank of a king, the same held by Lord Indra. He’s equal in strength to Lord Indra. He’s rich, formidable, mighty, fierce, punishing, intolerant, and destroys the enemies of peace. The native would be righteous, noble, duty-bound, and would be relentless in a pursuit to uphold the law and restore order. The native would be truthful but harsh in speech. Judges, politicians, writers, journalists, or social workers are also seen from this nakshatra. Lord Varuna afflicts the sinner with a serious illness that would need a metaphorical 100 physicians to cure, which is symbolic of Lord Varuna’s prowess. Fortunately, Lord Varuna is merciful, he absolves the sinner and returns good health. So, medical researchers, pharmacists, physicians, surgeons, yoga teachers, meditation gurus are also seen from this nakshatra. The most knowledgeable and philosophical side of Rahu, the planetary ruler of Shatabisha, is experienced here. The native would be a bit eccentric and unconventional, due to Rahu’s rulership.
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