Shatabhisha (Sadayam) Quick Reference Table
All four padas (1–4) of Shatabhisha fall in Kumbha (Aquarius), spanning 6°40' to 20°00' under the sign rulership of Saturn.
| Sanskrit & Tamil Name | Shatabhisha / Sadayam (Star #24 of 27) |
|---|---|
| Rasi (Moon Sign) | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Rasi Planetary Ruler | Saturn (Sani) |
| Nakshatra Lord (Vimshottari) | Rahu |
| Rajju Group | Kantha Rajju |
| Vedhai (Vedha) Partner | Hasta (Hastham) |
| Gana (Temperament) | Rakshasa Gana |
| Yoni (Animal Symbol) | Horse (Ashwa) (shared with Ashwini) |
Rajju Porutham: Kantha Rajju Group
Shatabhisha (Sadayam) belongs to Kantha Rajju. In Pairutham’s ten-porutham check, Rajju Porutham is marked Pass when two partners belong to different Rajju groups, and Caution when both charts share Kantha Rajju. The other birth stars in Kantha Rajju are Rohini (Rohini), Ardra (Thiruvathirai), Hasta (Hastham), Swati (Swathi), Shravana (Thiruvonam). When a match involves two Kantha Rajju stars, families typically review the full chart and regional conventions with a family astrologer.
- #4 Rohini (Rohini) — shares Kantha Rajju (Rishaba (Taurus))
- #6 Ardra (Thiruvathirai) — shares Kantha Rajju (Mithuna (Gemini))
- #13 Hasta (Hastham) — shares Kantha Rajju (Kanni (Virgo))
- #15 Swati (Swathi) — shares Kantha Rajju (Thula (Libra))
- #22 Shravana (Thiruvonam) — shares Kantha Rajju (Makara (Capricorn))
Vedha (Vedhai) Porutham Counterpart for Shatabhisha
In Pairutham’s symmetric 13-pair Vedhai table, Shatabhisha (Sadayam) forms a Vedhai pair with Hasta (Hastham). When Shatabhisha is matched with Hasta, Vedha Porutham is marked Caution; with any of the other 25 distinct birth stars, Vedha Porutham is marked Pass.
Inspect counterpart profile: Hasta (Hastham) Nakshatra Compatibility
Gana (Rakshasa) & Yoni (Horse (Ashwa)) Compatibility
Shatabhisha belongs to Rakshasa Gana, a traditional symbolic grouping associated with independent, decisive energy. Two Rakshasa Gana stars earn the full 6 of 6 Gana points (Pass). When paired with Deva or Manusha Gana stars, classical tables mark Gana as Partial or Caution; family astrologers routinely look for supportive Rasi Porutham, Rasi Athipathi (Graha Maitri) and a star distance beyond 14 nakshatras.
Shatabhisha is assigned the Horse (Ashwa) Yoni archetype, which it shares with Ashwini (Aswini). Matching Shatabhisha with Ashwini (or another Shatabhisha chart) awards the maximum 4 of 4 Yoni points, while friendly and neutral Yoni archetypes award 3 or 2 classical points (Pass for Yoni Porutham).
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Same-Nakshatra (Eka Nakshatra) Marriage for Shatabhisha (Sadayam)
When both partners share Shatabhisha (Sadayam), both charts belong to Kantha Rajju and the same Nadi category. Pairutham marks Rajju Caution in the automated table check while displaying each partner’s exact pada (1–4) and Moon degree so a family astrologer can evaluate pada order and full-chart balance.
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Best-Matching Nakshatras for Shatabhisha (Sadayam)
Using Pairutham’s matching rules, the strongest birth-star matches for Shatabhisha (Sadayam) are stars outside Kantha Rajju that do not form a Vedhai pair with Shatabhisha and achieve supportive Dina (Tara), Gana and Mahendra star-count alignment—such as Krittika (Karthigai), Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Magha (Magam), Chitra (Chithirai), Vishakha (Visakam). Because full compatibility also depends on the exact Moon sign (for split-Rasi stars), Lagna, Mars house placements and Dasha periods, always run the full birth-detail calculator for both partners.
| Compatible Star | Rasi (Moon Sign) | Rajju & Gana | Supportive Porutham Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krittika (Karthigai) | Mesha (Pada 1) · Rishaba (Padas 2–4) | Nabhi Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Ashlesha (Ayilyam) | Kataka (Fourth Moon Sign) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Jyeshtha (Kettai) | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Magha (Magam) | Simha (Leo) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Chitra (Chithirai) | Kanni (Padas 1–2) · Thula (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Vishakha (Visakam) | Thula (Padas 1–3) · Vrischika (Pada 4) | Nabhi Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Mula (Moolam) | Dhanusu (Sagittarius) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Dhanishta (Avittam) | Makara (Padas 1–2) · Kumbha (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
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Questions families ask
Which Rajju group does Shatabhisha (Sadayam) belong to?
Shatabhisha (Sadayam) belongs to the Kantha Rajju group. For Rajju Porutham to Pass in Pairutham’s table check, the partner’s birth star should belong to one of the other four Rajju groups rather than Kantha Rajju (Rohini (Rohini), Ardra (Thiruvathirai), Hasta (Hastham), Swati (Swathi), Shravana (Thiruvonam)).
Which star is the Vedhai (Vedha) partner for Shatabhisha (Sadayam)?
Hasta (Hastham) is the symmetric Vedhai counterpart for Shatabhisha (Sadayam). Matching these two stars produces a Vedha Porutham Caution, whereas all other stars Pass Vedha with Shatabhisha.
What Rasi (Moon sign), Gana and Yoni belong to Shatabhisha?
Shatabhisha (Sadayam) falls in Kumbha (Aquarius) (Saturn (Sani)), is ruled by the Vimshottari star lord Rahu, belongs to Rakshasa Gana and has the Horse (Ashwa) Yoni animal symbol.
Which nakshatras match best with Shatabhisha (Sadayam) for marriage?
Stars that are outside Kantha Rajju, avoid the Vedhai pairing, and align in Dina, Gana and Mahendra counts—including Krittika (Karthigai), Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Magha (Magam), Chitra (Chithirai), Vishakha (Visakam)—offer strong star-level compatibility with Shatabhisha. Enter both birth dates, times and places in Pairutham’s calculator to check all 10 poruthams and 36 Ashtakoota points.
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