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Nakshatra 5 of 27 · Deva gana

Mrigashira

मृगशिरा A deer's head

The deer's head: the gentle, searching star.

Longitude
λ 53°20′ – 66°40′
Lord
Mars
Deity
Soma
Span
Taurus 23°20′ – Gemini 6°40′
Pale jade carving of a deer's head, the symbol of Mrigashira
About Mrigashira

Mrigashira spans from 23°20′ Taurus to 6°40′ Gemini and is ruled by Mars. Its deity is Soma, the nectar and the Moon, and its symbol is the head of a deer, alert and searching. It is the star of the seeker: curious, sensitive and always looking for the next clearing in the forest.

Mrigashira is classed as soft (mridu), favouring gentle and pleasant activities: friendship, the arts, love and learning. It joins the earthy comfort of Taurus to the curiosity of Gemini, and its Mars rulership gives the search some energy.

Padas and navamsa

Four quarters of 3°20′

Each pada falls in a navamsa sign, used to read the D9 chart and to colour the nakshatra for anyone whose Moon or ascendant sits there.

Pada 1Taurus 23°20′ – 26°40′Leonavamsa
Pada 2Taurus 26°40′ – 30°00′Virgonavamsa
Pada 3Gemini 0°00′ – 3°20′Libranavamsa
Pada 4Gemini 3°20′ – 6°40′Scorpionavamsa
Born under Mrigashira

People with the Moon in Mrigashira tend to be curious, gentle and quick, always researching or travelling in thought. They are often good with words, music and people, and can be restless when there is nothing new to explore. Their first dasha is Mars.

Traditionally good for
  1. Starting friendships and courtship
  2. Music, art and creative work
  3. Study and research
  4. Short journeys

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