Magha is the "Mighty One." It is the first star of Leo, bringing the soul into the realm of power, status, and ego. Its presiding deities are the Pitris, the Ancestors. In Vedic thought, the Pitris are not just dead relatives; they are a class of divine beings who watch over humanity and protect the lineage. The mythology of Magha is deeply connected to the concept of "Dharma" and legacy. When a soul is born in Magha, it is said that the ancestors are rejoicing because this soul has come to perform the funeral rites (Shraddha) and to uphold the family name. There is a heavy weight of expectation on Magha natives. They are born with a sense of "I am important" because, spiritually, they *are* the representatives of their entire genetic line. The symbol is the Royal Throne or Palanquin. This is not a seat you build; it is a seat you inherit. Magha natives often receive help, wealth, or status from their family or through inheritance. They have a natural air of regality. Even a poor Magha native will walk like a king. However, the connection to the Pitris also implies a connection to the past. Magha natives are the historians, the genealogists, and the keepers of tradition. They look backward to move forward. They believe in the old ways. The planetary ruler is Ketu, the South Node. Ketu represents detachment and the past life. This creates a paradox: Magha wants worldly power (Leo/Sun), but it is ruled by a planet that wants to leave the world (Ketu). This often leads Magha natives to achieve great success and then feel a sudden, profound emptiness, realizing that power does not satisfy the soul. They eventually seek a higher, spiritual throne.