Which planet rules Mrigashira nakshatra?

Mrigashira nakshatra is ruled by Mars in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Mars Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Mrigashira nakshatra?

The symbol of Mrigashira is the deer's head, and its presiding deity is Soma. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Mrigashira nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Mrigashira Nakshatra

A seeking, curious nakshatra, forever searching like a deer for the next meadow.

Number: 5 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Mars
Presiding deity: Soma
Symbol: Deer's head

Nature and traits

People associated with Mrigashira are often described as curious, gentle, restless and seeking. As a Mars-ruled nakshatra under Soma, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Mars planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Mrigashira nakshatra?: Mrigashira nakshatra is ruled by Mars in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Mars Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Mrigashira nakshatra?: The symbol of Mrigashira is the deer's head, and its presiding deity is Soma. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Mrigashira nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.