Nakshatra 5 / 27 · मृगशिरा
Mrigashira Nakshatra: Name Letters, Padas and Nature
Mrigashira is nakshatra 5 of 27, spanning 23°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Gemini, ruled by Mars. Name letters: वे (Ve), वो (Vo), का (Ka), की (Ki).
Mrigashira padas and name letters (naam akshar)
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. A child born with the Moon in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable. For Mrigashira:
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | वे Ve | Taurus | Leo |
| 2 | वो Vo | Taurus | Virgo |
| 3 | का Ka | Gemini | Libra |
| 4 | की Ki | Gemini | Scorpio |
Mrigashira nature
Curious, gentle and searching, always looking for the next idea or experience. Research, travel and learning suit you.
Deva gana natives are said to be gentle, generous and idealistic.
Dasha at birth
Born with the Moon in Mrigashira, your Vimshottari dasha begins with Mars, whose full period is 7 years. How much of it is left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
In Kundli matching
Gana, yoni and nadi come from the nakshatra and count for 6, 4 and 8 of the 36 points in Ashtakoota matching. The same nadi for both partners is the one traditionally avoided.
Name letters follow the traditional Avakahada chakra. Spellings of a few letters vary between regions.
Find your birth nakshatra
Your janma nakshatra is where the Moon was when you were born. Enter your birth details in the free birth chart to see it with its pada.
FAQ
Mrigashira nakshatra FAQs
What are the name letters for Mrigashira nakshatra?
Pada 1: वे (Ve), Pada 2: वो (Vo), Pada 3: का (Ka), Pada 4: की (Ki).
Which rashi is Mrigashira nakshatra in?
Taurus (pada 1, 2) and Gemini (pada 3, 4). It spans 23°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Gemini.
Who rules Mrigashira nakshatra?
Its planetary lord is Mars and its deity is Soma (Moon).
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Mrigashira?
Gana Deva (divine), yoni Serpent and nadi Madhya (Pitta). Deva gana natives are said to be gentle, generous and idealistic.