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Mrigashira Nakshatra – Lord, Deity, Name Letters, Traits & Compatibility
Curious and gentle seeker; loves travel, learning and new experiences, sometimes restless.
| Number | 5 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Taurus 23°20′ – Gemini 6°40′ |
| Rashi | Vrishabha (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Ruling planet (dasha) | Mars – 7 years mahadasha |
| Deity | Soma (Chandra) |
| Gana | Deva |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni | Serpent |
| Name letters | Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki |
Padas, rashi and name letters
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ve | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 2 | Vo | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | Ka | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | Ki | Mithuna (Gemini) |
Best guna matches
From our Ashtakoot engine, Mrigashira (boy) with the first pada of each nakshatra:
- Rohini – 36/36
- Purva Bhadrapada – 31.5/36
- Shatabhisha – 29/36
- Shravana – 27/36
- Revati – 27/36
- Ardra – 26/36
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What are the name letters of Mrigashira nakshatra?
The name syllables for the four padas of Mrigashira are: pada 1 – Ve, pada 2 – Vo, pada 3 – Ka, pada 4 – Ki.
Who is the lord of Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars, so a person born in it starts life in Mars mahadasha (full period 7 years).
Which rashi does Mrigashira nakshatra fall in?
Pada 1: Vrishabha (Taurus), Pada 2: Vrishabha (Taurus), Pada 3: Mithuna (Gemini), Pada 4: Mithuna (Gemini).