Nakshatra 5 of 27
Mrigashira
The tracker — the one who keeps searching, even after finding what they were looking for.
Mrigashira · 23°20'00" Taurus — 6°40'00" Gemini
Lord
Mars
7 years in the period cycle
Deity
Soma
Symbol
deer's head
Animal (yoni)
snake
Nature (gana): divine (deva) — gentle, cooperative
Guiding theme: searching, curiosity, restlessness, the eternal seeker
Strengths
- ✦curiosity and ease in shifting perspective
- ✦sensitivity to what isn't obvious at first glance
- ✦a talent for gathering and connecting information
Shadow to work through
- ◦chronic dissatisfaction — what's achieved quickly stops feeling like enough
- ◦scattering yourself among too many leads
The shadow isn't a verdict — it's the area where the same force works against you until you notice it.
Natural directions
research, journalism, travel, trade, anything built around searching.
In close relationships
You need space and conversation in a relationship. Boredom is more dangerous for you than conflict.
Four quarters (padas)
Every nakshatra divides into four parts of 3°20' each. The quarter refines the shade — the same nakshatra in a different pada works a little differently, because each corresponds to a different sign in the navamsha (D9).
| Pada | Range | Navamsha sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20'00" Taurus — 26°40'00" Taurus | ♌︎ Leo |
| 2 | 26°40'00" Taurus — 29°60'00" Taurus | ♍︎ Virgo |
| 3 | 0°00'00" Gemini — 3°20'00" Gemini | ♎︎ Libra |
| 4 | 3°20'00" Gemini — 6°40'00" Gemini | ♏︎ Scorpio |
Compatibility with other nakshatras
Calculated classically — through nadi (life energy) and yoni (the nakshatra's animal), the same tables as the full Guna Milan. It's a pointer, not a verdict: a low score marks an area for conscious work, not an obstacle.
Works well with: Rohini, Ashwini, Krittika, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha
Needs attention with: Bharani, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha
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ℹ How we calculate this
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Which zodiac: Indian (sidereal)
Rahu and Ketu: traditional version
House division: a whole sign is one house
Accuracy: verified against eclipses
Time of birth: accounting for historical daylight saving time
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