Mrigashira Nakshatra

January 18,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

Introduction to Mrigashira Naksahtra

This is the 5th nakshatra among 27 nakshatras. The Nakshatra is a small constellation of stars, and in Vedic Astrology, the star attained a special position. There are unlimited nakshatras are available in the universe. But these 27 nakshatras are called “Lunar Mansions”. If the native born in when the Moon was between 23: 20 degrees of Taurus and 6: 40 Degree of Gemini Zodiac Sign means you are born in the Mrigashira Nakshatra.

In Vedic Astrology, Mars is the ruling planet of Mrigashira Nakshatra and it’s symbolic head is “Deer”. Deer is always fickle, sensitive, anxious, and suspicious about the surrounding, like Mrigashira Nakshatra born people have similar attitude and tendency. It denotes the perseverance, strength, and courage of the spiritual warrior.

Characteristics of Mrigashira Nakshatra

People are born in this nakshatra is considered as one of the pure souls and very straight nature as well as sensitive due to the Moon, because Moon is one of the most sensitive planets among other 9 planets. But they are very sincere and obedient nature and very suspicious nature which is a weak point of this nakshatra born people.

Mrigashira Nakshatra born people are very honest, due to their honest nature they thought everyone is like them so that’s why they trust blindly to anyone later on people cheated them whether it is money or love matter. They are very particular in their words, clever, dedicated, expertise in many skills, a good writer, powerful speech, somehow short-temper, luxury lover, they have also attractive personality. They do not believe in simple living and high thinking. Sometimes, they show dual personality of nature so that people unable to understand them what exactly they are.

Nakshatra: Mrigashira
Symbol: Head of Deer
Ruling planet: Mars
Gender: Female
Gana: Neuter Deva
Guna: Rajas/Tamas/Tamas
Presiding Deity: Soma Dev or Moon
Animal: Female Snake
Indian Zodiac: 23° 20? Vrishabha Zodiac Sign to 6° 40? Mithuna zodiac Sign

Mrigashira Nakshatra Lord

Mrigashira Nakshatra is governed by Lord Somdev Dev or Moon, which is called the god of immortality and nectar.

Mrigashira Nakshatra Padas

Pada 1

The First Quarter of this nakshatra comes in Leo navamsa which is governed by the Sun. People born in this star very artistic and creative minded, besides they have good imagination as well as strong visualization power. The native can be good in creative field, UI designer in a big IT industry, fine art artist, a good project planner and designer.

Pada 2

The Second Quarter of this star in Virgo navamsa and is dominated by Mercury. The native has very stable mental health, strong will power as well as good compassion. They are good communicators, excellent intellectual skills, they can give long speeches at a time. People will also do addressed their speeches and notified what they say, the great thing is they have a very good skills can keep a person engaged while they are talking or doing speech.

Pada 3

Third Quarter comes in Libra Navamsa, Venus is the lord of this nakshatra. People born in this pada like to achieve money, comfortable life, they also love to use various types of fashion apparels, perfumes, different types of vehicles, always thinks about increasing health.

Pada 4

Fourth Quarter of the nakshatra comes in the Scorpio Navamsa which is dominated by Mars. Native born in this nakshatra are love to engage in arguments and love to create difficult situations in other people’s lives.

Choosing a Name Begins with a Certain Letter can Bring Great Luck and Blessings to Those Born in Mrigashira Nakshatra

Sound of Mrigashira Nakshtra

Quarter 1: Name start with “Ve/Be”
Quarter 2: Name start with “Vo/Bo”
Quarter 3: Name start with “Ka”
Quarter 4: Name start with “Kii”

Profession Comes in Mrigashira Nakshatra

Mrigashira nakshatra born people have good expertise to give good advice to others. When it comes in terms of financial matters, they failed to follow the same This is because sometimes they also might find themselves in a situation of financial crisis. They get good higher education degrees but will do good in the field of business. His business will bloom during the age of 32 and he will find himself in a financial place he is satisfied with between the age of 33 to 50, full of energy. The native-born in the Mrigashira Nakshatra will be well-educated. If the is a businessman, he is likely to achieve success after the age of 32, and between the ages of 33 and 50, he will be full of energetic by work, speech, and walking, they don’t feel tired even you tell them to work for whole day.

Plant Worship for Mrigashira Nakshatra

If this nakshatra gives adverse results, to get well-being result from the Mrigashira Nakshatra, you can worship of “Kattha or Acacia catechu” on regular basis will be beneficial for you.

Mrigashira Nakshatra Mantra

Mrigashira Mantra in Sanskrit

ॐ सोमधेनु गवं सोमाअवन्तुमाशु गवं सोमोवीर:
कर्मणयन्ददाति यदत्यविदध्य गवं सभेयम्पितृ
श्रवणयोम । ॐ चन्द्रमसे नम:।

Mrigashira Mantra in English

Om Somadhenu Gavam Somaaa Vantumashu Gavam Somovirah
Karmanayan Dadati Yadatya Vidadhya Gavam Sabheyam Pitru
Shravanayom. Om Chandramse Namh.

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, which are divided into 27 distinct segments. These represent the path of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, known as the Zodiac. Each Nakshatra possesses its own ruling planet, deity, nature, and energy, which influence an individual's personality and destiny based on the position of the Moon at the time of birth.

There is a total of 27 Nakshatras, along with one additional Nakshatra known as Abhijeet. However, the Abhijeet Nakshatra is not like the others Nakshatra; it rises for a brief period for each day and consider for good Muhurta and timing only. But it holds no significance in a birth chart.

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, with each Nakshatra spanning 13.20 degrees. If we divide this 13.20-degree span into four parts known as Padas or Charanas then each individual part measures 3.20 degrees. Thus, every Nakshatra consists of four Charanas or Padas. If we perform the calculation:

Total Nakshatras × 13.20 degrees, or 27 × 13.20 = 360 degrees which signifies one complete circle, revolution, or transit.

There are total four padas/Charans consists of a Nakshatra.

Bharani Nakshatra is well known for business.

The Lagna Nakshatra (Ascendant Star) reflects an individual's physical body, outward personality, health, and the general direction of their life. One might consider it a mirror of one's karma. Conversely, the Chandra Nakshatra (Moon Star) signifies a native's mental strength, thought processes, emotions, and destiny. The 'Vimshottari Dasha' system is determined based on the Chandra Nakshatra. In essence, the Chandra Nakshatra holds greater significance.

Jeystha, Mula, Aslesha, Magha, and Ashwini. These nakshatras’ starting and ending points by degree wise are considered gandanta or dangerous.

Ashwini, Magha, Mula Nakshatras are ruled by Ketu.

Punarvashu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Jupiter.

Pushya, Rohini, Anuradha, Mrigashira, and Uttara Pahlguni are the most auspicious Nakshatras.

In our Hindu tradition, for centuries, a child's name has been chosen based on the Nakshatra (lunar mansion) under which they were born. It is at this juncture that the child's Kundali (birth chart) is also prepared. The primary objective behind this practice is to attract positive energy, good fortune, and success into the native's life. According to astrology, the specific Nakshatra phase occupied by the Moon at the moment of birth significantly influences the child's personality and destiny.

Pushya: is considered for most auspicious and nourishing,

Rohini: is for creativity and beauty, Ashwini: is for leadership and vitality,

Anuradha: is for balance and wisdom, Uttara Phalguni: is well known for leadership.

Rohini is called the queen of all Nakshatra.

Pushya Nakshatra is called the king of all Nakshatra.

Rohini, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati, Hasta, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Purvashada Nakshatras are well known for wealth and prosperity giving.

Pushan is the deity of Revati Nakshatra and a pair of fish is the symbol of this Revati Nakshatra.

Jupiter is the lord of Punarvasu Nakshatra and mother Aditi is the deity of Punarvasu Nakshatra.

The lord of Krittika Nakshatra is Surya Dev and Agni Dev is the deity of Krittika Nakshatra. And such people are influenced by the fire element, which makes them courageous, confident, energetic, and determined. These people are natural leaders, articulate and hard-working, who often shine in fields such as the military, police or management. Such a person can be arrogant, stubborn, and even angry at times.

Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Saturn.

Top compatible Nakshatras are like following:

Magha + Jyeshtha= good compatible,

Revati + Purva Ashadha= good and well-suited,

Hasta + Mrigashira= good compatible,

Anuradha + Rohini= good companionable and creative,

Uttara Phalguni + Uttara Ashadha= well-matched.

Pushya Nakshatra is the 8th among 27 Nakshatras.

Poorvashada Nakshatra is the 20th among 27 Nakshatras.

Moon is the lord of Hasta Nakshatra.

Lotus flower is the symbol of Anuradha Nakshatra.

Shravana is the 22nd Nakshatra, falling within the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The symbol of this Nakshatra is the ear, and its presiding deity is Lord Vishnu. Individuals born under the Shravana Nakshatra are intelligent, possess a keen desire to learn, and are natural-born listeners. Influenced by Lord Vishnu and the Moon, they are compassionate, helpful, and calm by nature; however, due to the presence of Saturn in Capricorn, they can also be somewhat stubborn and disciplined. They typically attain stability in life after the age of 30. Natives born under the Shravana Nakshatra generally take a deep interest in religion and spirituality.

Ashwini is the first Nakshtra comes in Aries or Mesha Sign and Revati is the 27 and last Nakshtra comes in the Pisces or Meena Sign.