Mrigashira Nakshatra (मृगशिरा)
Mrigashira is the 5th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with curiosity, gentleness, searching and a love of learning.
- Zodiac span
- 23°20′ Vrishabha (Taurus) to 6°40′ Mithuna (Gemini)
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Deity
- Soma (Moon)
- Symbol
- Deer's head
- Gana
- Deva
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Yoni
- Serpent
- Moon sign(s)
- Vrishabha (Taurus) and Mithuna (Gemini)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
Mrigashira boy, best matches
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 34/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 32/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 31.5/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 30.5/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 28/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 27/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 27/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 26.5/36 |
Mrigashira girl, best matches
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 33/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 33/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 31.5/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 30.5/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 28/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 28/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 27.5/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 27/36 |
All 27 scores for a Mrigashira boy
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 34/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 32/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 31.5/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 30.5/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 28/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 27/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 27/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 26.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 26/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | Bhakoot | 24.5/36 |
| Shravana श्रवण | 23.5/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 22.5/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 22/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 22/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | Bhakoot | 20.5/36 |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 20.5/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | Nadi | 19.5/36 |
| Bharani भरणी | Nadi | 19/36 |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 18.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | Nadi | 18/36 |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | Nadi | 16.5/36 |
| Chitra चित्रा | 14/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | Bhakoot | 14/36 |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | Bhakoot | 13/36 |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | Nadi Bhakoot | 13/36 |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | Nadi Bhakoot | 11/36 |
| Pushya पुष्य | Nadi Bhakoot | 11/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars. People born with the Moon here begin life in Mars Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Mrigashira?
Mrigashira belongs to Deva gana and Madhya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the serpent.
Which nakshatras match best with Mrigashira?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Mrigashira boy are with Ardra (34), Hasta (32), Punarvasu (31.5). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Mrigashira have Nadi dosha with Bharani?
Mrigashira shares Madhya nadi with Bharani, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.