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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.
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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).