Mrigashira Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Mrigashira is the 5th nakshatra, spanning 23°20' Vrishabha to 6°40' Mithuna in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Mars, its deity is Soma (Chandra), and its symbol is the deer's head. Classified as Deva gana with Serpent yoni and Adi nadi, its theme is searching — always scenting for something just past the current position.
- Lord
- Mars
- Deity
- Soma (Chandra)
- Symbol
- Deer's head
- Gana
- Deva
- Yoni
- Serpent
- Nadi
- Adi
- Varna
- Shudra
- Span
- 23°20' Vrishabha to 6°40' Mithuna
- Rashi
- Vrishabha, Mithuna
Padas
- Pada 1: 23°20' Vrishabha – 26°40' Vrishabha
- Pada 2: 26°40' Vrishabha – 0°00' Mithuna
- Pada 3: 0°00' Mithuna – 3°20' Mithuna
- Pada 4: 3°20' Mithuna – 6°40' Mithuna
How it tends to read
The through-line is searching — always scenting for something just past the current position. Strengths commonly noted: Genuine curiosity that keeps learning alive; Gentle approach that disarms resistance; Finds what others walked past. The corresponding costs: The search rarely concludes; Suspicion when the answer seems too easy; Difficulty settling into what is already good.