The nakshatra which spreads from 10 degrees to 23 degrees 20 minutes of Vrishabha Rashi is called Rohini (रोहिणी). This is the fourth nakshatra in Vedic Astronomy. In Modern Astronomy, Rohini corresponds to Aldebaran. 

Characteristics

Traits of those born in Rohini Nakshatra are:

• Steady mind
• Handsome / pretty
• Dignified behavior
• Sweet talking
• Short-tempered
• Rightful and just
• Skillful at work
• Good relation with mother
• Kind
• Helpful
• Soft nature
• Nature lover
• Sympathetic
• Interest in arts and literature
• Poetic
• Grateful
• Women have motherly and feminine qualities  

Mantra

ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः

om brahmane namah'

Click below to listen to Rohini Nakshatra Mantra 

Unfavorable Nakshtras

• Ardra
• Pushya
• Magha
• Mula
• Purvashada
• Uttarashada 1st pada

Those born in Rohini Nakshatra should avoid important events on these days and also avoid partnerships with those belonging to these Nakshatras. 

Health issues

Those born in Rohini Nakshatra are prone to these health issues:

• Fever
• Cold
• Cough
• Flu
• Swelling in the throat
• Thyroid problems
• Headache
• Pain in the legs
• Chest pain
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Inflammations and swellings
• Stomachache 

Suitable career

They will maintain good relationships at work. Will be known for disciplined work habits. Some of the suitable careers for those born in Rohini Nakshatra are:

• Hotel
• Housing and construction
• Fruits
• Milk
• Oils
• Fuels
• Glass
• Plastics
• Soap
• Perfumes
• Cosmetics
• Water transport
• Navy
• Medicine
• Irrigation related
• Farming
• Animal rearing
• Real Estate
• Astrology
• Priest
• Law
• Performing arts 

Can Rohini Nakshatra wear diamond?

Diamond is favorable. 

Lucky stone

Pearl 

Favorable colors

White, sandal  

Names for Rohini Nakshatra

The starting letter of the name as per Avakahadadi system for Rohini Nakshatra is:

• First pada/charana - ओ (O)
• Second pada/charana - वा (Va)
• Third pada/charana - वी (Vi)
• Fourth pada/charana - वू (Vu)

These letters can be used for the traditional Nakshatra name kept at the time of the naming ceremony.

In some communities, the names of the grandparents are kept during the naming ceremony. There is no harm in following that system.

Shastra prescribes that the official name kept for records and all practical purposes should be different from this. It is called Vyavaharika nama. The Nakshatra name as per the above system should be known only to close family members.

Letters that you should avoid in the official name for those born in Rohini Nakshatra are - क, ख, ग, घ, ट, ठ, ड, ढ, अ, आ, इ, ई, श (Ka, Kha, Ga, Gha, T'a, T'ha, D'a, D'ha, A, Aa, I, Ee, Sha) 

Marriage 

Those born in Rohini Nakshatra are gentle, caring, and soft-spoken. Being sympathetic and aware of the needs of the spouse, they make excellent life partners. 

Remedies

Periods of Rahu, Sani, and Ketu are generally unfavorable for those born in Rohini Nakshatra. They may perform the following remedies.

• Perform Chandra Shanti Homa
• Perform Shukra Shanti Homa
• Listen to this Durga Meditation every day
• Observe fasting on Mondays 

Rohini Nakshatra

• Lord - Prajapati
• Ruling planet - Chandra
• Animal - Snake
• Tree - Jamun tree (Syzygium cumini)
• Bird - Shikra (Accipiter badius)
• Bhuta - Prithvi
• Gana - Manushya
• Yoni - Snake (Female)
• Nadi - Antya
• Symbol - Cart

Knowledge Bank

Benefit of darshan of Sri Yantra

सम्यक् शतं क्रतून्कृत्वा यत्फलं समवाप्नुयात्। तत्फलं समवाप्नोति कृत्वा श्रीचक्रदर्शनम् ।। - By performing hundreds of yajnas correctly, one gradually reaps their rewards. However, simply having the darshan (vision) of the Shri Chakra grants the same results instantly.

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