Mrigashira nakshatra
मृगशिरा · 23°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Gemini · ruled by Mars, presided over by Soma.
Quick facts
Curious · gentle · searching. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.
| Pada | Span | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 53°20′ – 56°40′ | Cancer | Ve |
| Pada 2 | 56°40′ – 60°00′ | Leo | Vo |
| Pada 3 | 60°00′ – 63°20′ | Libra | Ka |
| Pada 4 | 63°20′ – 66°40′ | Scorpio | Ki |
A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Ardra; before it, in Rohini.
The deer's head gives a restless curiosity and a gentle, questioning nature. Natives learn quickly, notice fine detail and rarely stay still for long.
Research, writing, travel, teaching, software and investigative work.
Anxiety, digestion and nervous strain from overthinking.
Friendly and adaptable; needs space and mental companionship more than constant reassurance.
Remedies & practice
Walk in nature and study regularly; avoid scattering energy across too many pursuits.
Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
