मृगशिरा · Nakshatra #5 of 27 · 53.33°–66.67° · ruled by Mars
Curious seeker, intellectual explorer. Dual nature - gentle yet restless. Research-oriented.
Research, writing, travel, teaching, gemology, software.
Neck and shoulder issues. Allergies.
Intellectually stimulating partner. May have multiple interests.
Mrigashira has four padas with starting sounds Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki (वे, वो, का, की) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Leo navamsa — the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds confidence, leadership and a need for recognition, colouring Mrigashira's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Virgo navamsa — the earth element, Artha (security). It adds analysis, discipline and attention to detail, colouring Mrigashira's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Libra navamsa — the air element, Kama (desire). It adds diplomacy, balance and a relational, aesthetic sense, colouring Mrigashira's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Scorpio navamsa — the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds intensity, depth and transformative power, colouring Mrigashira's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.