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Nakshatra 5 of 27

Mrigashira

मृगशिराMṛgaśirā

Ruled by Mangal · deity Soma (Chandra)

LordMangal (Mars)

The graha that rules this nakshatra and colours its days.

DeitySoma (Chandra)

The presiding devata whose qualities the nakshatra carries.

SymbolDeer's head

The traditional image that sums up its nature.

GanaDeva

Temperament: Deva (gentle), Manushya (human), Rakshasa (fierce).

NatureMridu (Soft)

What kind of activity the day suits.

TattvaPrithvi (Earth)

The element it belongs to.

ShaktiPrinana Shakti

Its particular power, from the Taittiriya Brahmana.

YoniSerpent (female)

Its animal symbol, used in compatibility.

NadiMadhya

The channel (Adi, Madhya, Antya), used in compatibility.

RashiVrishabha / Mithuna

The sign or signs its four padas fall in.

Qualities

Mrigashira, ruled by Mangal with Soma as its deity, is symbolised by the head of a deer. It carries a curious, gentle, searching quality, like a deer following a scent through the forest. The day favours learning, exploring, travel for pleasure, the arts and tender conversations. The searching mind can wander, so a clear intention helps curiosity turn into real discovery.

Shakti: The power to give fulfilment and delight.

Nakshatra mantraॐ सोमाय नमः (Om Somāya Namaḥ)

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Favourable for

  • Study and research
  • Short journeys
  • Music and the arts
  • Gentle conversations
  • Exploring new ideas
  • Shopping for simple needs

Better to avoid

  • Go gently with scattered attention
  • Better to postpone confrontations
  • Better to finish one search before starting another

Next occurrenceThu 29 Oct, 11:12 → Fri 30 Oct, 09:05 IST · New Delhi

The four padas

  1. 1Simha navamsaName syllable “Ve”
  2. 2Kanya navamsaName syllable “Vo”
  3. 3Tula navamsaName syllable “Ka”
  4. 4Vrishchika navamsaName syllable “Ki”

Practices for Mrigashira

The 27 nakshatras

Moon and nakshatra guidance is traditional Jyotisha offered for reflection and practice. It is not a prediction, and it is not medical, financial or legal advice. Please use your own judgement and seek a qualified professional where needed.