Mrigashira Nakshatra
23°20′ Taurus–6°40′ Gemini
Ruling Planet
Mars
Deity
Soma (Moon)
Symbol
Deer's Head
Degrees
23°20′ Taurus–6°40′ Gemini
Number
5
Padas
4
Four Padas of Mrigashira
Pada 1
Taurus
Navamsa: Taurus
Pada 2
Taurus
Navamsa: Taurus
Pada 3
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Pada 4
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Classical Significance
Mrigashira is the 5th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Soma (Moon) and its ruling planet is Mars, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Deer's Head encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Mrigashira express the qualities of Mars filtered through the archetypal energy of Soma (Moon).
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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