According to classical texts on Vedic astrology, the divine beings ruling Magha nakshatra are the pitris, or deceased ancestors. Meditating with the mantra of your moon nakshatra is a powerful way to connect with the symbology of that nakshatra which will have a significant influence over your purpose in this life. Chanting the mantra of your nakshatra can also remedy or strengthen the placement of the moon in your chart. In the video below, we document the sound of a simple nama mantra of the pitris:
oṁ pitṛbhyo namaḥ
|| ॐ पितृभ्यो नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit “Pitri” (पितृ) can be translated to mean “deceased ancestors” or “forefathers”. The ancient text Bhagavata Purana (Canto 2 Chapter 3 Text 8) states “tantuḥ tanvan pitṝn yajet”, which can be translated as “one who desires to continue the family line should worship the pitris”.
Magha nakshatra is connected with themes related to ancestral pride, power, leadership and loyalty. Magha is often considered the star of majesty or legacy. This asterism is symbolized by a royal throne.