Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mars (7-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Vrishabha–Mithuna |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Serpent |
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Mrigashira Nakshatra (5 of 27)
Mrigashira nakshatra (#5 of 27): ruling planet Mars, Deva gana, Madhya nadi, Serpent yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Mrigashira is the 5th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Vrishabha–Mithuna, ruled by Mars with Deva gana and Madhya nadi.
The 4 padas of Mrigashira
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 53°20′–56°40′ | Simha | Sun | Ve |
| Pada 2 | 56°40′–60°00′ | Kanya | Mercury | Vo |
| Pada 3 | 60°00′–63°20′ | Tula | Venus | Ka |
| Pada 4 | 63°20′–66°40′ | Vrischika | Mars | Ki |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Mrigashira →.
Essence of Mrigashira
Mrigashira is the seeker's star: gentle curiosity that never quite ends. Your life is a graceful search, and the searching itself suits you.
People born in Mrigashira carry the Deva temperament and Serpent yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Madhya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Mrigashira in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Mrigashira's Deva gana, Madhya nadi and Serpent yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Mrigashira nakshatra good for?
Mrigashira (Deva gana, Madhya nadi) is classically associated with Mrigashira is the seeker's star: gentle curiosity that never quite ends. Your life is a graceful search, and the searchi — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Mrigashira?
In gun milan, Mrigashira's Deva gana and Serpent yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashwini, Punarvasu, Pushya — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Mrigashira?
Mars rules Mrigashira in the vimshottari dasha system (7 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Mrigashira nakshatra?
Babies born in Mrigashira are traditionally named starting with Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Mrigashira baby-name list for examples.