Mrigashira Nakshatra
Mrigashira, symbolised by the searching deer, is the star of curiosity and gentle seeking. Its natives are inquisitive, restless explorers — always searching for something more, whether knowledge, beauty or a perfect ideal.
Quick facts
| Ruling planet | Mars |
| Deity | Soma / Chandra (the Moon) |
| Symbol | Deer's head |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Gender | Neutral |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Yoni (animal) | Serpent |
| Sign & span | 23°20' Taurus – 6°40' Gemini |
Key traits
- Curious, searching and intelligent
- Gentle, adaptable and communicative
- Restless and easily bored
- Sensitive and idealistic
Career & strengths
Research, writing and travel, sales, real estate, design and any exploratory or communicative field suit Mrigashira.
Remedies
- Strengthen its ruling planet Mars (see the Mars remedies)
- Worship the nakshatra deity, Soma / Chandra
- Chant the nakshatra's mantra and honour it on your birth-star day each month