Nakshatra 5 of 27
Mrigashira Nakshatra
A gentle, searching Nakshatra of curiosity and quest — restless, refined and drawn to explore, learn and find what fulfils.
favorableMridu (tender)Ruled by Mars
Sign span (computed)
Vrishabha / Mithuna
53°20′–66°40′ of the zodiac
Ruling planet &
Mars · 7 years
period length
Deity & symbol
a deer's head
Deity: Soma (the Moon god)
the power of seeking and giving fulfilment
Temperament & matching attributes
- : Deva (divine) — gentle, generous and refined by temperament.
- : Serpent — the animal symbol used in compatibility.
- : Madhya (Pitta) — the middle Nadi group. The heaviest koota in Kundali matching.
These feed the 36-point Kundali matching score.
Name sounds by pada
Each of the four quarters () of Mrigashira has a traditional starting sound for a baby's name:
Pada 1: Ve (वे)Pada 2: Vo (वो)Pada 3: Ka (का)Pada 4: Ki (की)
Looking for a name? See Mrigashira baby names.
Frequently Asked Questions
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