Birth Star Makam Magha

 Makam, Magha “The Mighty One” (00*00’-13*20’ of Leo)

In the night sky, Makam is represented by Regules (Alpha-Leonis), the brightest star in the constellation of Leo. The name Makam translates as “Magnificent” and is symbolized by a royal thrown. People born under Makam have the ability to use power and position to attain their highest goals. The core of this Nakshatra is achievement and nobility .Makam is ruled by the Pitris (Pitrukkal), the ancestors of the human race. Those born under this star have a strong connection to their lineage and often have grand expectations for their children. Makam produces an appreciation for tradition and ritual. People born under this Nakshatra take pride in where they came from and maintain established traditions. This star demands strong morals and can give honor and prestige if one follows an ethical code. Those born under Makam are magnanimous and have a regal, even lion-like demeanor.

Male:

Your growth and progress in life are generally favorable. You are a knowledgeable and calm man. You will achieve success in scientific, technical and public activities. You value tradition, and sense of principles is firm. You are a loyal friend. But this loyalty creates the enmity of others. You are confident and capable of handling or managing what you want. This minimizes the need to ask others for help. Your interest in your people and your community is evident. Your unusual personality helps you command positions of authority. You and your partner will probably delay starting a family until it is convenient for you.

Female:

You will be blessed with knowledge, wealth and beauty. Although this will cause you to be admired by those around you, there will be many who will be jealous of you. Your regard for your parents remains unwavering. You will keep your surroundings simple and your thoughts noble. You love tradition and formality. Your views will be admired by several influential people. Beware of excessive flattery from men. You are an attractive woman and much of the flattery is engendered by extremely physical motives. You are helpful to those in need. You are considered honest and decent. Because of your honesty and straight-forwardness, you are annoyed by dishonesty in any form. Your independence, impartiality and determination may cause displeasure to many. You are advised to be tolerant of those less principled than you.

Translation	Symbol	Animal Symbol	Presiding Deity	Controlling Planet	Ruling Deity of Mars	Nature	Mode	Number	Gender
“Mighty” or “The Magnificent”	Royal Throne or Palanquin	Male Rat	Pitras (Pitrukkal)	Ketu	Ganesha	Rakshasa(Demon)	Active	10	Male

Dosha	Guna	Element	Disposition	Bird	Tree	Botanical name	Seed sounds	Also related to Planets
Kapha	Tamasic	Water	Fierce or aggrassive	Male Eagle	Banyan	Ficus bengalensis	Ma, Mi, Mu, Me	Sun, as the ruler of Leo

Pada	Position	Ruled by	Soul Sound	Key word
First Pada	00*00’-30*20’ of Leo	Mars	Ma	Fortitude
Second Pada	03*20’-06*40’ of Leo	Venus	Mi	Ambition
Third Pada	06*40’-10*00’ of Leo	Mercury	Mu	Knowledge
Fourth Pada	10*00’-13*20’ of Leo	Moon	Me	Ritual

Famous Makams:

Winston Churchill, Walt Whitman, Jodie Foster, Joseph Stalin, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Favorable Activities:

Ceremonies, weddings, public performances, coronations, parades, religious activities, ancestor worship, settling arguments and exploring ancient knowledge.