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Mrigashira Nakshatra
Mrigashira is the searching star — the deer that wanders the forest looking for something it can smell but not yet see. It rules quests of every kind: research, travel, courtship, and the restlessness that precedes discovery.
| Sidereal span | 23°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Gemini (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Soma (the Moon) |
| Symbol | A deer's head |
| Ruling planet | Mars — a Mrigashira Moon begins life in a Mars mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| In a word | seeking, curiosity, gentleness |
Moon in Mrigashira (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Mrigashira is gentle and inquisitive, happiest mid-search, and a little allergic to the word 'settled'.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Mars — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
Marrying (or matching) with a Mrigashira Moon? See Mrigashira's computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras — ashtakoota guna milan, scored.
Find your Moon nakshatra — free birth chart →
Common questions
Which planet rules Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Mrigashira begins life in a Mars mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Mrigashira mean?
A Moon in Mrigashira is gentle and inquisitive, happiest mid-search, and a little allergic to the word 'settled'.
What is the symbol and deity of Mrigashira?
Mrigashira’s symbol is a deer's head, and its presiding deity is Soma (the Moon). Its span is 23°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Gemini (Lahiri sidereal).
Which nakshatra is compatible with Mrigashira?
Compatibility is scored pair by pair in ashtakoota guna milan (36 points across eight kootas). Mrigashira's computed matches with all 27 nakshatras — best and worst — are on the Mrigashira kundli-matching page.