Mrigashira Nakshatra

Mrigashira shows curiosity, a love of seeking and a gentle nature.

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Ruling planet: Mars · dasha 7 years
Deity: Soma (the Moon)
Symbol: A deer's head
Gana: Deva (divine)
Yoni: Serpent
Nadi: Madhya (Pitta)
Zodiac span: Vrishabha (Taurus) 23°20′ – Mithuna (Gemini) 6°40′

Nature of people born in Mrigashira

Travel, research and the search for new knowledge bring joy to those born under this star.

The four padas of Mrigashira

Pada	Sign	Degrees	Navamsha	Name syllables
1	Vrishabha (Taurus)	23°20′ – 26°40′	Simha (Leo)	Ve
2	Vrishabha (Taurus)	26°40′ – 30°	Kanya (Virgo)	Vo
3	Mithuna (Gemini)	0° – 3°20′	Tula (Libra)	Ka
4	Mithuna (Gemini)	3°20′ – 6°40′	Vrischika (Scorpio)	Ki

The dasha sequence

For people born in Mrigashira the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:

Mars 7 yrs
Rahu 18 yrs
Jupiter 16 yrs
Saturn 19 yrs
Mercury 17 yrs
Ketu 7 yrs
Venus 20 yrs
Sun 6 yrs
Moon 10 yrs

The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.

In porondam matching

In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Deva (divine)), yoni (Serpent) and nadi (Madhya (Pitta)) of Mrigashira are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Mrigashira nakshatra?

Mrigashira is ruled by Mars. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Mars dasha (7 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.

What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Mrigashira?

Mrigashira: Deva (divine) gana, Serpent yoni, Madhya (Pitta) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).

Which naming syllables go with Mrigashira?

Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Ve · 2 — Vo · 3 — Ka · 4 — Ki.

This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.