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Nakshatra #5

Mrigashira Nakshatraमृगशिरा

53.33° - 66.67° • Ruled by Mars • Deity: Chandra/Soma

Mrigashira is ruled by Mars and represents the searching deer. Natives are eternally curious, gentle, and on a quest for meaning and knowledge.

Quick Facts

Symbol
Deer's head
Animal
Serpent
Ruling Planet
Mars
Deity
Chandra/Soma
Gender
Female
Nature
Movable

Temperament & Health

Gana (Temperament)

Deva - Divine

Gentle, virtuous, and spiritually inclined

Nadi (Health)

Madhya - Middle

Pitta constitution, transformative energy

Naming Letters (Pada)

वे

Pada 1

वो

Pada 2

का

Pada 3

की

Pada 4

Personality Traits

CuriousGentleSearching natureIntelligentRestless
SearchingCuriosityGentlenessQuest

Career Paths

  • Research
  • Writing
  • Exploration
  • Music
  • Textile industry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mrigashira nakshatra personality?

Mrigashira natives are curious, gentle, and always searching for something meaningful. They have restless but gentle energy.

Which planet rules Mrigashira nakshatra?

Mars rules Mrigashira, giving courage to pursue quests while maintaining the deer's gentle nature.

What careers suit Mrigashira nakshatra?

Research, writing, exploration, music, and textile industry suit the curious Mrigashira natives.

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My Kundli AI combines classical Vedic astrology principles from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra with modern astronomical precision from the Swiss Ephemeris library (accurate to 0.001 arc-seconds). All calculations use the Lahiri Ayanamsa, adopted by India's Calendar Reform Committee in 1955, and follow the Whole-Sign house system as prescribed in traditional Jyotish texts.

Content reviewed by the My Kundli AI editorial team. Last updated: February 2026. Learn more about our approach.