Mrigashira
मृगशिरा (Mrigashira)
Mrigashira is Nakshatra 5 of 27. Vimshottari lord Mars. Occupies Taurus and Gemini (53°20′ – 66°40′). Four padas of 3°20′.
Ruling planet
♂मङ्गल (Mangala) · Mars
Vimshottari dasha lord
Signs spanned
- ♉वृषभ (Vrishabha) · Taurus
- ♊मिथुन (Mithuna) · Gemini
53°20′ – 66°40′
Four padas
Each Nakshatra is four padas of 3°20′. The Navamsha sign for a pada is the ninth-part of the ecliptic that pada occupies.
| Pada | Navamsha sign | Sidereal span |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | सिंह (Simha) · Leo | 53°20′ – 56°40′ |
| 2 | कन्या (Kanya) · Virgo | 56°40′ – 60°00′ |
| 3 | तुला (Tula) · Libra | 60°00′ – 63°20′ |
| 4 | वृश्चिक (Vrishchika) · Scorpio | 63°20′ – 66°40′ |
Mrigashira — Ruled by Mars. Deity: Soma, the Moon god. Symbol: a deer's head. Associated with searching and gentle curiosity; linked to those who pursue knowledge or beauty with a wandering, exploratory temperament.