Nakshatra #5 of 27

Mrigashira

मृगशिरा

Ruled by Mars · 53.33° to 66.67° · Taurus — Gemini

Deity
Soma (Moon God)
Symbol
Deer Head
Gana
Deva (Divine)
Quality
Soft/Tender (Mridu)
Element
Earth
Direction
South
Gender
Female
Color
Silver Grey

🧠 Personality

Eternally seeking and curious, gentle yet restless. Charming conversationalists with a fickle mind. Loves travel, novelty, and sensory pleasures. Quick-witted but can lack perseverance.

💼 Career

Research, exploration, travel, singing, textiles, real estate, writing, perfumery. Roles requiring curiosity and searching.

🏥 Health

Nose, sinuses, allergies, upper respiratory issues. Moderate constitution prone to seasonal ailments.

🧘 Spiritual Path

The cosmic seeker. Spiritual growth through the search itself, not the destination. Soma grants the nectar of divine experience through devoted seeking.

4 Padas

Pada 1:Leo Navamsha — Creative searching, dramatic self-expression, artistic exploration.
Pada 2:Virgo Navamsha — Analytical research, methodical seeking, health-oriented pursuits.
Pada 3:Libra Navamsha — Seeking through relationships, partnerships, artistic balance.
Pada 4:Scorpio Navamsha — Deep investigation, occult research, transformative discoveries.

Remedies & Mantras

Mantra: Om Somaya Namah

Remedy: Offer milk to Shiva Linga on Mondays. Wear white on full moon nights.

Gemstone: Red Coral (Moonga)

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