The mighty — ancestry, dignity and royal authority.
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Ketu |
| Presiding deity | The Pitris (ancestors) |
| Symbol | Royal throne |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Naming syllables (pada 1–4) | Ma, Mi, Mu, Me |
| Position in zodiac | Nakshatra 10 of 27 |
Magha means 'the great one'. Ruled by the Pitris, the revered ancestors, and symbolised by the throne, it carries the weight of lineage, honour and inherited power. Tradition associates Magha with leadership, pride in tradition, a sense of duty to forebears, ceremony and a natural air of authority and respect.
If a child is born under Magha nakshatra, tradition suggests a name beginning with one of these syllables, chosen by the Moon's pada (quarter) at birth: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me — one syllable for each of the four padas.