· Pushya nakshatra
Nakshatra 05 · Mars

Mrigashira Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Mrigashira is the nakshatra of searching. You are curious about new things, like to understand them and prefer to move lightly.

Nakshatra

Mrigashira

Taurus 23°20′ – Gemini 6°40′

Ruling planet
Mars
Deity
Soma
Illustration of Mrigashira nakshatra

Nature

Gentle, thoughtful and a little restless. Jumping from one subject to another comes naturally; staying in one place is a skill to build.

Searching, gentleness and curiosity about new things.

Strengths

  • Searching
  • Gentleness
  • Learning
  • Fresh thinking

Good to know

  • Restlessness
  • Unfinished work
  • Indecision
  • Changing your mind too often

Career

Research, writing, travel, teaching and advisory work suit you. You engage best where there is something new to learn.

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Love and relationships

You want both space and curiosity in love. Listen to your partner and be present in the small everyday moments.

Health

Look after your nervous system, sleep and skin. Take screen breaks and keep the phone away before bed.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Leo This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Virgo This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Libra This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Scorpio This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating red lentils on Tuesdays and respecting red as a Mars colour.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Mrigashira?

Gentle, thoughtful and a little restless. Jumping from one subject to another comes naturally; staying in one place is a skill to build.

Which planet rules Mrigashira?

Mrigashira is ruled by Mars, with Soma as its deity and Deer's head as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Mrigashira?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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