Mrigashira is nakshatra number 5 of 27. Ruled by Mars; deity Soma, the Moon.
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira (मृगशिरा) |
| Position | 5 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Mars (7-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Soma, the Moon |
| Symbol | a deer's head |
| Span in the zodiac | Taurus 23°20′ to Gemini 6°40′ |
| Themes | curiosity, searching, gentleness |
Mrigashira spans Taurus 23°20′ to Gemini 6°40′, so it lies in Taurus · Gemini. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ (Taurus) | Leo |
| 2 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ (Taurus) | Virgo |
| 3 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ (Gemini) | Libra |
| 4 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ (Gemini) | Scorpio |
If the Moon was in Mrigashira at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Mars mahadasha, which lasts 7 years. Traditionally the Mars period is associated with initiative, courage and direct effort.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: curiosity, searching, gentleness. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Mrigashira is ruled by Mars and its deity is Soma, the Moon.
Mrigashira spans Taurus 23°20′ to Gemini 6°40′.
The traditional symbol of Mrigashira is a deer's head.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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