Nakshatra

Mrigashira nakshatra

Mrigashira nakshatra - ruled by Mars, symbol a deer's head, deity Soma. Curious, gentle restlessness; always searching for something just out of reach.

What Mrigashira nakshatra means

Curious, gentle restlessness; always searching for something just out of reach. Mrigashira is ruled by Mars, its presiding deity is Soma, and its symbol is a deer's head - together these shape its character.

Mrigashira in your chart

The nakshatra your Moon occupies at birth is your janma nakshatra - it colours your instincts and sets your Vimshottari dasha sequence (starting with Mars). Generate a free birth chart to find your Moon's nakshatra.

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Frequently asked

What is Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mrigashira is one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Curious, gentle restlessness; always searching for something just out of reach.
Which planet rules Mrigashira?
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What are the symbol and deity of Mrigashira?
Its symbol is a deer's head and its presiding deity is Soma.

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