Mrigashira at a glance
| Hindi name | मृगशिरा |
|---|---|
| Number | 5 of 27 |
| Span | 23°20′ Vrishabha – 6°40′ Mithuna |
| Rashi | Vrishabha (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mars (मंगल) |
| Deity | Soma, the Moon |
| Symbol | Deer’s head |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Serpent |
| Nadi | Madhya |
Mrigashira nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ve | वे | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 2 | Vo | वो | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | Ka | का | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | Ki | की | Mithuna (Gemini) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Mrigashira
Gentle, curious and searching; a seeker of knowledge. The presiding deity, Soma, the Moon, colours its qualities, and its lord Mars sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Mrigashira?
Thu, 26 Nov, Wed, 20 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Mrigashira; see today's panchang.
Mrigashira nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Mrigashira nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Ve (वे); pada 2 – Vo (वो); pada 3 – Ka (का); pada 4 – Ki (की). A baby born in Mrigashira is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mars (मंगल) is the ruling planet of Mrigashira, which begins the Mars mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Soma, the Moon.
Which rashi does Mrigashira belong to?
Mrigashira is split between Vrishabha (Taurus) and Mithuna (Gemini): padas 1, 2 fall in Vrishabha (Taurus) and the rest in Mithuna (Gemini).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Mrigashira?
Mrigashira has Deva gana, Serpent yoni and Madhya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.