Mrigashira Nakshatra
#5 of 27 · 53°20′–66°40′ sidereal · in Taurus & Gemini
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mars |
|---|---|
| Deity | Soma |
| Symbol | Deer's head |
| Gana (temperament) | a deva (divine) temperament — refined, benevolent and principled |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive |
| Yoni (instinct) | Serpent — secretive and penetrating |
| Nature (muhurta) | Mridu — suits gentle works (arts, friendship, beauty) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53°20′ – 56°40′ | Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 2 | 56°40′ – 60°00′ | Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 3 | 60°00′ – 63°20′ | Gemini (Mithuna) |
| 4 | 63°20′ – 66°40′ | Gemini (Mithuna) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Mrigashira
Mrigashira — presided by Soma, symbol "Deer's head", ruled by Mars. The temperament is a deva (divine) temperament — refined, benevolent and principled with a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive, and a secretive and penetrating instinct (Serpent yoni). The Mars lordship lends energy, courage, drive, siblings, discipline and competitive force. Energies here favour gentle works (arts, friendship, beauty).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mars — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Mrigashira.
Who is the deity of Mrigashira?
Soma; its symbol is the deer's head.
What degrees does Mrigashira span?
53°20′–66°40′ sidereal — that is 23°20′ Taurus to 6°40′ Gemini, in Taurus and Gemini.
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