Mrigashira Nakshatra –Mars Nakshatra

Introduction of Mrigashira Nakshatra as per Vedic Astrology

Mrigashira Nakshatra is 5^th star in Zodiac nakshatra chakra. It starts from 23°20′ in Taurus sign and lasts till 6°40′ in Gemini sign. Mars is the Ruling planet for Mrigashira Nakshatra. So, 1^st & 2^nd Pada of Mrigashira are governed by planetry force of Venus & Mars and 3^rd & 4^th pada of Mrigashira is governed by planetry force of Mercury & Mars.

Mrigashira Nakshatra is part of the famous Orionis star group in the Sky. Mrigashira has classically 3 stars which are named as Pi 2 Orionis, Pi 3 Orionis, Pi 4 Orionis in modern astronomy which makes a shape similar to tringle. Bellatrix (Gama Orionis) which is the brightest star is used to locate all these 3 stars. So many astrologers also include this in Mrigashira.

Another Vedic name of Mrigashira is Saumya, Chandra, Arghayani, Udappu, and Ala Akai. Mrighshira Nakshatra is a tip of the bow in the famous hunter star (Orionis).

Symbol of Mrigashira Nakshatra

Mrigashira then words mean head of Deer. So, Mrigashira symbol is the head of Deer or sometimes represented by Deer who searching food on the ground. That’s why Mrigashira has all the qualities of a deer.

Deer are known for their roaming or searching nature. That’s why Mrigashira has the quality of a natural searcher. He may be a natural wanderer or traveller. Just like Deer, they are always in alert mode. But even like deer, they are mostly hunted by others. This means Mrigashira may be easily trapped by others or hunted by others.

Mrigashira has a soft & light nature just like deer and they do not intensely harm others. Fickleness & Timidness are other qualities of Mrigashira.

Mrigashira has also related to Trap which is impossible to break. Just like when the horns of two deer are trapped with each other and impossible to separate. That’s like any planet in bad influence in Mrigashira can bring results like a trap.  

Deity of Mrigashira Nakshatra

Soma is the Deity of Mrigashira star. Soma is one of the names of Chandra (Moon). Soma rules over all sorts of Ras (fluids) which is responsible for the vitality & pleasure of life. So, Mrigashira is related to the Vitality or lifeforce of the universe.

Soma is considered auspicious among all sorts of juice. So, Mrigashira Nakshatra is responsible for the nourishment of life. That’s why Mrigashira is associated with all sorts of liquids that give strength & energy.   

Mrigashira Nakshatra has also qualities of Soma similar to Chandra. That’s why Mrigashira has a moody nature or changeable nature. Same time, they have a timid & sensual nature.  

Mrigashira Nakshatra Pada

• 1^st pada of Mrigashira goes to the Taurus sign and Leo Navmasa. So, 1^st pada lord is Sun and Gana is Rakshasa. The letter of 1^st Pad is “Vai”.
• 2^nd pada of Mrigashira goes to the Taurus sign and Virgo Navmasa. So, 2^nd pada lord is Mercury and Gana is Dev. The letter of 2^nd Pad is “Vo”.
• 3^rd pada of Mrigashira goes to Gemini sign and Libra Navmasa. So, 3^rd pada lord is Venus and Gana is Rakshasa. The letter of 3^rd Pad is “Ka”.
• 4^th pada of Mrigashira goes to Gemini sign and Scorpion Navmasa. So, 4^th pada lord is Mars and Gana is Dev. The letter of 4^th Pad is “Ki”.

Mrigashira Nakshatra has Madhya Nadi

Nadi of Mrigashira is Madhya. Madya Nakshatra have Pitta prakriti. They have short-tempered and aggressive attitudes. Native will have a high body temper. Their bodies’ constitutions have a majority of Pitta elements.

So, they can frequently suffer from Pitta dosha. They need to be careful regarding the excess consumption of foods related to Pitta Prakriti. Any planet placed in Mrigashira nakshatra will be under the influence of Pitta dosha.

Vishnu is Trideva of Mrigashira Nakshatra

Mrigashira Nakshatra is related to Vishnu Nakshatra. That’s why they consider as balance or Sthithi Nakshatra. Vishnu nakshatra has the natural quality of sustain or maintenance. We frequently correlated Vishnu nakshatra with growth & prosperity. So, Mrigashira Nakshatra will be a natural growth giver star. They will have a natural quality of expansion and continuity.

Planet placed in Mrigashira Nakshatra will be blessed with the natural quality of Lord Vishnu. So, we can use the natural significance of that planet for growth and expansion. Such as expanding our existing business etc.

Mrigashira Nakshatra belongs to Shilpi Caste

In Vedic era, Shilpi is related to modern architect. Sometimes, Shilpi is related to Saivak(servant). We can correlate Shilpi nakshatra with natural skills & unique quality. They can have good-quality presentations. Such people have natural knowledge about current trends & fashions. 

Native with Mrigashira nakshatra can be getting good success as architects, in the jewellery industry, fashions, construction, designing etc. They may be experts in presentations of any matter. Media may be another good sector for them.

Nature of Mrigashira is Passive

Passive nakshatra will be less active in nature. They need efforts to give their results. Passive nakshatra has a tendency to live in the Rest zone. So, Mrigashira will slow down output of any planet.

If any planet is placed in Mrigashira nakshatra then native need extra efforts to get results for such planet. They lack of will power to show their natural significance. Actually, they need catalysts to become activated. This means they need some motivation to give their results.

Mrigashira Nakshatra has Tiryak Mukhi Dristi ( Sideways Direction)

Due to Triyak Mukhi’s nature, Mrigashira has below qualities

• They have straight forward nature.
• People with Tiryak nakshatra have a particle attitude towards life.
• Such natives will be not over-optimistic or not have huge negativity in their minds.
• Most of the natives will give huge importance to current situations.
• They believe in continuity in any matter.
• I have seen in most cases; they need motivations for growth. Little motivation can bring a huge change in their life.
• They are a hard worker.

Nature of Mrigashira is Soft (Mridu)

Native born in Mridhu Nakshatra has soft nature. They will be productive in nature. Native has luxurious inclinations. They will be sensual in nature. That’s why Mrigashira Nakshatra have creative and artistic qualities.

Any planet placed in Mridhu nakshatra will give productive results during their dasha or antardasha. The natural beneficial planet will give name fame & money during their dasha. Even a malefic planet will give negative results in slow motions.

Some important facts about Mrigashira Nakshatra

• Mrigashira Nakshatra has Neuter by gender. But in place of Neuter, we can use Ubhaylingi. Because Mrigashira poses both male & female energy. Also, its deity is Soma which is base of all sorts of life-forces.
• Lochan of Mrigashira is Mandha Lochan. So, if any items lost during Mrigashira nakshatra can get back after sometimes and native needs to do efforts for finding them.
• Mrigashira nakshatra has Dev Gana in matchmaking.
• Mrigashira nakshatra has Tamas Guna.
• Yoni of Matchmaking of Mrigashira nakshatra is Sarpa (Snack).
• Regarding five elements, Mrigashira nakshatra has Earth elements.
• Mrigashira nakshatra has huge impact on neck, eyes, eyebrow, toung & throat, chin and similar parts of face.
• Prakriti of Mrigashira is Pitta parkriti. So, Mrigashira cause Pitta dosha.
•  Paya of Mrigashira nakshatra is Iron Paya. Iron Paya is considered malefic in nature.

Physique of Mrigashira nakshatra

Native with Mrigashira has a charming look and strong physique. They have tall height and are attracted to opposite gender and sensual look.  

Nature & Character of Mrigashira Nakshatra

Mrigashira native may be active by nature. They have restless attitudes and continue to search for something useful for him. Just like Deer, they have a soft & pleasant approach. They are not tend to harm anyone.

Mrigashira is related to the energy of lifeforce. So, Mrigashira has an energetic approach. They are action-oriented approaches. But try to away from danger or fighting. They have a daydreaming attitude. Even many times their dreams or desires are not fulfilled. But he tries to attempt for their dreams.

Mrigashira native has natural six senses. They are always in alert mode just like a deer. They have always been suspicious over any matters. Mrigashira has the natural capability to see the upcoming danger.

But due to his suspicious nature, sometimes he may be found himself in a trap. And most of time, he may be created a trap for himself. That’s why we see Native of Mrigashira may be always in trouble with unwanted matters.

Apart from this, Mrigashira people are light-hearted nature. They have a simplistic approach. Such people may have a truthful & honest nature. They may be a good observer and inclined towards gaining new knowledge.  

Mrigashira Nakshatra has a natural interest in singing, acting & music. Such people may have natural talents. They may have soft-spoken nature and good communication abilities.

Mrigashira natives may be sensual & lustful by nature. He has to suffer in his life due to his sensual nature. He may be facing humiliation for this. Apart from this, his marriage life may be disturbed. Both couples have hypocrisy or misunderstanding towards each other’s. The health of his wife may be not good.

Profession Related to Mrigashira

• Artists such as musician, poet, singer, web designer
• Property or real estate, Architect
• Astrologer, occults, Investigation agency,
• Content creator, written, blogger, advertisement
• Juice, alcohol or drink, food supplement or nutrients
• Tour & Travel business
• Fashion industry or clothes & garments
• Animal related profession
• Agriculture & farming of plants having natural juice
• Life-saving drugs

Place related to Mrigashira Nakshatra

Forest, agriculture field, zoo, animal park, studio, artist place, playground, ancient places, market, area where herbs are extracted or plant juice are extracted

Comfortabilities with Mrigashira Nakshatra as per Navtara concept

As we know the 8th & 9th star is considered as friend & best friend in Navtara Concept. Mrigashira Nakshatra belongs to Mars. So, best comfortable with Star with nakshatra of Sun & Moon. Same time also comfortable with other Mars stars.

3rd, 5th & 7th star is considered as dangerous star. That’s why uncomfortable with Jupiter, Mercury, Venus ruling stars. 

2nd, 4th & 6th start is consider neutral for any stars. So, Kritika may be neutral for Rahu, Saturn & Ketu ruling stars.

• Best comfortable Star – Kritika, Rohani, Mrighshira, Uttar Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Uttara Ashada, Sravana, Dhanista,
• Neutral Star- Ashwani, Adra, Pushya, Magha, Swati, Anuradha, Moola, Shatbhisha, Uttara Bhadra
• Uncomfortable Star – Bharani, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Vishakha, Jyestha, Purva Ashada, Purva Bhadra, Revati

Others important star for Mrigashira Nakshatra

• Karma star (10th star) – Chitra
• Abhishek star (27th star) – Rohini
• Desh or Rajya Star (26th star) – Kritika
• Vainashik Tara or most dangerous star (23th star) – Revati
• Sangjhatika Tara or Star for destruction (16th star) – Purva Ashada   

Health of Mrigashira Nakshatra

• Abdominal issues
• Ladies hormonal issues
• Neck or throat related issues
• Facial issues
• Anxiety related issues

Muhurat Astrology for Mrigashira Nakshatra

Auspicious Activities

• Travel or travel related activities
• Arts or Music consort
• Government related work or meeting with authority
• Starting treatment or healing related activities
• Vehicle purchase
• Naamkaran or name ceremony
• Financial activities
• Learning or starting new education
• Construction or any sorts of road
• Farming

Inauspicious activities  

• Marriage ceremonies
• Taking decision on serious matters
• Destructive activities