Mrigashira nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Mrigashira is nakshatra 5 of 27. Its name means "The deer's head". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Mrigashira is the 5th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 23°20′ Vrishabh (Taurus) – 6°40′ Mithun (Gemini). It is ruled by Mars; its deity is Soma (symbol: deer’s head). Mrigashira natives are curious, gentle and always searching; natives love learning, travel and conversation, but restlessness and doubt are their challenge. Name syllables: Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Mrigashira
"Mrigashira" means "The deer's head". Its presiding deity is Soma and its symbol is deer’s head. It covers 23°20′ Vrishabh (Taurus) – 6°40′ Mithun (Gemini) of the sidereal zodiac.
Mrigashira nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Mrigashira are curious, gentle and always searching; natives love learning, travel and conversation, but restlessness and doubt are their challenge.
Career themes: research, writing, travel, teaching, sales, textiles.
The four padas of Mrigashira
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′–26°40′ Taurus | Ve | Vrishabh (Taurus) | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 26°40′–30°00′ Taurus | Vo | Vrishabh (Taurus) | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 0°00′–3°20′ Gemini | Ka | Mithun (Gemini) | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 3°20′–6°40′ Gemini | Ki | Mithun (Gemini) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Deva
- Yoni: Serpent
- Nadi: Madhya (Pitta)
- First Mahadasha: Mars (7 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mars (Mangal). People born in Mrigashira begin life in the Mars Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 7 years in full.
Which rashi is Mrigashira nakshatra in?
Vrishabh (Taurus) and Mithun (Gemini). It spans 23°20′ Vrishabh (Taurus) – 6°40′ Mithun (Gemini).
What are the name syllables for Mrigashira nakshatra?
Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Mrigashira?
Gana: Deva, yoni: Serpent, nadi: Madhya (Pitta). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.