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
Career Paths
- Research
- Writing
- Exploration
- Music
- Textile industry
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.