Mrigashira nakshatra
मृगशिरा · ruled by Mars · 23°20′ Vrishabha – 6°40′ Mithuna
Mrigashira is nakshatra 5 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 23°20′ Vrishabha to 6°40′ Mithuna; it is ruled by Mars. Like a deer that keeps sniffing the air, its natives are curious, gentle and always looking — for knowledge, beauty, the right partner or the next place.
What is Mrigashira like?
Mrigashira, the deer’s head, belongs to Soma and is the nakshatra of the search. Like a deer that keeps sniffing the air, its natives are curious, gentle and always looking — for knowledge, beauty, the right partner or the next place. Mars gives that searching an active edge. Mrigashira people are often good researchers, travellers and conversationalists, though restlessness can make contentment elusive.
Key strengths
- Curiosity
- Gentleness and sensitivity
- Research ability
- Good conversationalist
Traditional fields of work
Research, writing, travel, teaching, textiles, music, sales and any field that rewards exploration.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′ Vrishabha | Simha | Ve (वे) |
| 2 | 26°40′ Vrishabha | Kanya | Vo (वो) |
| 3 | 29°60′ Vrishabha | Tula | Ka (का) |
| 4 | 3°20′ Mithuna | Vrishchika | Ki (की) |
How does Mrigashira shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Mrigashira, life begins in Mars mahadasha. Mars’s full period is 7 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Mrigashira the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Mrigashira gives almost the full 7 years, while one near the end gives only months. Rahu dasha (18 years) follows.
How does Mrigashira work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Madhya nadi: Bharani, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Uttara Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Deva) — full 6 Gana points: Ashwini, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati.
Same yoni (Serpent) — full 4 Yoni points: Rohini.
What else do people ask about Mrigashira?
Who is the lord of Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars, and its deity is Soma (the Moon’s nectar). People born with the Moon in Mrigashira begin life in the Mars Vimshottari dasha (a 7-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Rahu.
What are the name syllables for Mrigashira nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki (वे, वो, का, की). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Mrigashira?
Mrigashira is Deva gana, Serpent yoni (female) and Madhya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Mrigashira in?
Mrigashira spans 23°20′ Vrishabha to 6°40′ Mithuna, so it lies in Vrishabha and Mithuna.
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