Mrigashira in a birth chart
Your birth nakshatra (janma nakshatra) is the one the Moon was in when you were born. With Mrigashira, the Moon is in Taurus (Vrishabha) or Gemini (Mithuna), and Mars rules the first dasha of your life in the Vimshottari system, which is why your Mahadasha sequence starts with Mars. In Kundli matching, its Deva gana, Serpent yoni and Madhya nadi count for 18 of the 36 points.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mars. People born with the Moon in Mrigashira begin life in the Mars Mahadasha.
Which rashi is Mrigashira nakshatra in?
Mrigashira spans 23°20′ Taurus to 6°40′ Gemini, so its rashi is Taurus (Vrishabha) and Gemini (Mithuna). The pada decides which one.
What are the name letters for Mrigashira nakshatra?
By pada: Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki. Names for a child are traditionally begun with the sound of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Mrigashira?
Deva gana, Serpent yoni and Madhya nadi. These are compared in Kundli matching.
Who is the deity of Mrigashira?
Soma, the Moon; its symbol is a deer's head.