Mrigashira Nakshatra
Mrigashira is the fifth of the 27 nakshatras. Its first two quarters fall in Taurus and the other two in Gemini. Ruled by Mars with Soma (the Moon god) as its deity, its nature is gentle, curious and searching. Mrigashira natives are forever seeking new experiences and hold a deep appreciation for beauty.
Lucky colour, number and direction are taken from Mrigashira's ruling planet, Mars.
The Mrigashira personality
Mrigashira natives are curious, gentle and forever searching. They seek out new experiences and appreciate beauty, but that same searching can leave them restless and unsettled.
Strengths
- Curious, quick to learn new subjects
- Gentle, soft-spoken and sociable
- A deep sense of beauty and art
- Clever, exploratory and adaptable
Watch-outs
- Restlessness and trouble settling in one place
- Suspicion and a habit of overthinking
- Chasing the new and leaving work half-done
- At times irritability or nitpicking
Mrigashira male and female natives
Below is the general nature of Mrigashira's male and female natives, across temperament, career, marriage and health. Physical traits: often good-looking, with soft eyes and a gentle, appealing face.
Mrigashira Male
Curious, gentle and forever searching. Under Soma's influence he appreciates beauty and new experiences. Clever and sociable, though that same searching can leave him restless.
Mars suits research, exploration, real estate and the hunt for something new, while Soma's touch fits writing, music, art, design and travel. He excels wherever new subjects must be sought out.
A romantic, affectionate partner, though his mind can wander. A partner who understands his curiosity keeps married life sweet and steady.
The eyes and eyebrows are sensitive. Watch eye strain and the nervous system. Rest and a balanced routine are helpful.
Mrigashira Female
Gentle, artistic and curious, with a quick mind. She appreciates beauty and new ideas, though her mind can stay restless.
She shines in writing, music, art, design and travel, as well as research and teaching-related creative work.
Loving and gifted at keeping a beautiful home, though somewhat sensitive. Open communication keeps married life steady.
The eyes and the upper face are sensitive. Caring for the eyes, good sleep and a balanced diet are essential.
Mrigashira nakshatra mantra
Mrigashira's deity is Soma (the Moon god). The mantra below is chanted to strengthen Mrigashira's energy, especially on the day the Moon is in Mrigashira nakshatra.
Om Somaya Namah
Chant 108 times · most auspicious on a Mrigashira nakshatra day or on a Tuesday.
What Mrigashira favours, and what to avoid
Mrigashira is a Mridu (gentle) nakshatra, so by its nature certain activities are considered more auspicious in it.
Favourable for
- Marriage, engagement and beginning new relationships
- Art, music and creative work
- Buying clothes, ornaments and things of adornment
- Friendship, gatherings and auspicious social events
Better to avoid
- Harsh, aggressive or destructive tasks
- Disputes and confrontational matters
- Demolition and hasty decisions
The 4 padas and name letters of Mrigashira
Every nakshatra divides into 4 padas (quarters), and each pada has its own navamsa. Babies born in Mrigashira are traditionally named beginning with its syllables: Ve / Be, Vo / Bo, Ka, Ki.
1Pada 1 · Leo navamsa (Sun)
The Sun makes this quarter more confident, leading and firm, keen to make its own mark.
2Pada 2 · Virgo navamsa (Mercury)
Mercury makes this quarter more intellectual, communicative and business-minded, quick to learn.
3Pada 3 · Libra navamsa (Venus)
Venus makes this quarter more beauty-loving, romantic and artistic, valuing comfort and relationships.
4Pada 4 · Scorpio navamsa (Mars)
Mars makes this quarter more energetic, courageous and initiating, carrying real drive.
Mrigashira compatibility
The guidance below is based on Mrigashira's yoni (Serpent) and gana (Deva (divine)) and is a general indication only. A precise match needs the full Ashtakoot guna-milan of both charts.
Good match
Mrigashira matches well with nakshatras friendly to its Deva gana and Serpent yoni, where gentleness and understanding meet on both sides. A partner who respects their curiosity suits them best.
Needs care
A little care helps with yoni-opposed or very stubborn, heavy nakshatras, since Mrigashira's restlessness and their fixedness can sometimes clash.
Mrigashira's horoscope and more nakshatras
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Mrigashira, frequently asked questions
Mars is the ruling planet (nakshatra swami) of Mrigashira nakshatra, so Mars's qualities show strongly in its natives.
Mrigashira spans Taurus 23°20′ to Gemini 6°40′, within the Taurus sign.
Mrigashira natives are curious, gentle and forever searching. They seek out new experiences and appreciate beauty, but that same searching can leave them restless and unsettled.
Mrigashira's searching, gentle energy blooms where exploration and beauty meet. Mars suits research, exploration, real estate and the hunt for something new, while Soma's touch fits writing, music, art, design and travel. Wherever new subjects must be sought and beauty crafted, Mrigashira natives excel.
Curious, gentle and forever searching. Under Soma's influence he appreciates beauty and new experiences. Clever and sociable, though that same searching can leave him restless.
Gentle, artistic and curious, with a quick mind. She appreciates beauty and new ideas, though her mind can stay restless.
The mantra for Mrigashira nakshatra is "Om Somaya Namah", dedicated to its deity Soma (the Moon god).
Mrigashira's four padas begin with Ve / Be, Vo / Bo, Ka, Ki. By tradition, a baby is named starting with the syllable of its pada.
Mars rules Mrigashira, so its lucky colour is red, lucky number is 9 and favourable direction is south.
The deity of Mrigashira is Soma (the Moon god).
Mrigashira's symbol is Deer's head.
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