Overview of Mrigashirsha Nakshatra in Astrology
The symbol of Mrigashirsha Nakshatra is a deer’s head, and the deity is the ‘Moon’. ‘Mriga’ means deer. Mrigashirsha means a deer’s pathway. The star that is relevant to this Nakshatra is Orion. Orion represents a hunter in the constellations. There is a star called Bellatrix on the left shoulder of Orion, which represents a female warrior. So Mrigashirsha natives have courage like a warrior, and at the same time, they have feminine and nurturing Mrigashirsha characteristics.
There is a mythological story behind this Nakshatra. After creating the world, Lord Brahma got attracted to his daughter, whom he created and soon after, he started pursuing her. When she started running off, he turned into an antelope so that he could run faster. Shiva saved his daughter. So this Nakshatra is associated with incest in the family these natives would experience incestuous activities in their lives.
It is called a star that is related to the search. This Nakshatra deals with people who are constantly seeking or looking for something. But usually, this leads to them spending more time looking for things rather than achieving the final goal.
The signs related to Mrigashirsha Nakshatra are Taurus and Gemini.
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra Padas
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra is the 5th of 27 Nakshatras, ranging from Taurus 23 degrees 20 minutes to 6 degrees 40 minutes of Gemini. It has 4 padas as follows:
| PADAS | NAVAMSHA | RULING PLANETS | KEY AREAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo | Sun | Beauty conscious, go getter, creative, artistic |
| 2 | Virgo | Mercury | Light hearted, communicative, mentally strong |
| 3 | Libra | Venus | Material possessions, justice, luxury, beauty, aesthetics |
| 4 | Scorpio | Mars | Observant, argumentative, uncontrollable thoughts, secretive |
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra 1st Pada
Mrigashira Nakshatra 1st Pada: The natives in this Pada are educated, intelligent, passionate, creative and good explorers. There might be problems related to male progeny, but he will have daughters. Mrigashirsha Nakshatra 1st Pada natives will have an average marriage life. We can recognise these natives by their piercing eyes and sharp nails.
With the Sun as the lord of this Pada, they have the will, capacity and enthusiasm to complete any work assigned to them. They have the nature of a king. If they take up tasks beyond their capacity, they will struggle to complete them.
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra 2nd Pada
Mrigashira Nakshatra 2nd Pada: natives born here are logical, social, clever and humorous by nature. But if the Nakshatra is in distress, the native may become unfaithful. Singing and music may interest you. They can take up professions such as soldiers. With Mercury as the lord, Mrigashira Nakshshatra native shines as an illustrious scholar with literary and cultural tastes. He will always have a keen desire to perform religious ceremonies but maybe a little short-tempered.
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra 3rd Pada
Mrigashira Nakshatra 3rd Pada: People born in this Pada are similar to those in the 2nd Pada of this Nakshatra. They will be good explorers but have a hyper suspicious, impulsive and freaky nature. They require good counsellors or advisors while making important decisions in life. This Pada is related to the intellectual, argumentative, suspicious, flaky and whimsical part of this Nakshatra.
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra 4h Pada
Mrigashira Nakshatra 4th Pada: People born in this Pada will be good explorers but have hyper-suspicious, impulsive and freaky natures. They always need some guidance to make significant life decisions. Just as every star has some good features, the natives in this Pada have good characteristics. Natives who belong to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Pada will have similar traits and qualities.
Characteristics of Mrigashirsha Male
Mrigashirsha males are brave and sensitive individuals. They have a high temper too. As this is one of the Nakshatras that possesses contradicting characteristics, they could also have a caring nature.
- They display a lot of affection towards their children than their partners since they have the feminine qualities of the Moon. They also have great intuition.
- Mrigashirsha males are very particular about the things they want and how they want them. They tend to fall for material possessions. They tend to get comfortable easily and hate going out unless the situation becomes conducive.
- They face disturbances in marriage due to their suspicious nature
- They prefer to have a stable job, even if it’s mundane work. They would rather do a job that is stable even if they don’t like it. If they are into business, then the perfume Industry would bring in a lot of profits for them.
- They are also good at research work which could help them get into careers involving research and Science.
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Characteristics of Mrigashirsha Female
Mrigashirsha females are very witty. They are soft, tender, beautiful and have enchanting eyes. They have a fondness for good things in the world.
- They love luxury and crave a lot of wealth. Mrigashirsha females are blessed in terms of the comforts of life.
- They are very creative and are a little less inclined towards modern education. Artistic pursuits are the best-suited careers for the natives of this Nakshatra.
- They tend to be very devoted wives. They get a lot of love from their children. They are very organised in terms of household work.
- Mrigashirsha females have temper issues. They can become defensive easily. They receive love and support from their family members. Their bond with siblings is great, too.
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Mrigashirsha Nakshatra Facts
| Types | Details |
|---|---|
| Zodiac | Taurus and Gemini |
| Degree range | Taurus 23.20’ to Gemini 6.40’ |
| Mrigashirsha Nakshatra Lord | Moon |
| Deity | Soma |
| Symbol | Deer’s Head |
| Element | Earth |
| Gana | Devta |
| Quality | Tamasic |
| Direction | East |
| Colour | Silver Grey |
| Body | Eyebrows |
| Animal | Female Serpent |
| Bird | Hen |
| Tree | Acacia Catechu / Mimosa Catechu |
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra Compatibility
Mrigashirsha and Rohini Nakshatra: Mrigashirsha Nakshatra natives enjoy great friendships and compatibility with the natives of Rohini Nakshatra. However, at times, Rohini natives may call the shots between the two. The subtle wisdom of Rohini Nakshatra will go well with your intellect. What Mrigashirsha natives seek in a relationship is perfectly complemented by Rohini.
Mrigashirsha and Ardra Nakshatra: The matched up minds of these two natives grace them both with a great sense of excitement. The natives of Ardra Nakshatra are analytical, and that is what Mrigashirsha natives need in a relationship, too. A thrilling and fulfilling relationship awaits these two with this amount of compatibility.
Mrigashirsha and Hasta Nakshatra: Mrigashirsha natives would love the charisma and eloquence of Hasta Nakshatra natives. Their connection to the roots also attracts Mrigashirsha. However, Hasta’s mood swings can sometimes bug Mrigashirsha, but they would not affect them that much. Mrigashirsha can make a Hasta feel confident, and Hasta would return the favour with love and care. There is very little room for doubt with these two together.
Mrigashirsha and Revati Nakshatra: Mrigashirsha natives feel attracted towards the natives of Revati Nakshatra due to their ideals and moral compass. With Revati Nakshatra, you would see Mrigashirsha people being protective. Even if the natives of these two Nakshatras do not go along well at times, they will find ways to make it work eventually. Both of them appreciate the honesty of each other.
Mrigashirsha and Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra: The natives of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra radiate warmth, and the natives of Mrigashirsha Nakshatra are big fans of that. Both these Nakshatra enjoy their devotion to each other, too. Uttara Phalguni is ambitious, and Mrigashirsha is supportive of those ambitions. When these two are together, they are never bored!
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra Strengths
Strengths of Mrigashirsha Nakshatra natives would include a strong sense of individuality, sharp intellect and their ability to learn things quickly. They are also natural leaders and hard workers. Therefore, they lead by example, and you will often find them action-oriented.
Always full of enthusiasm, you will always find them curious and inquisitive about things around them. They can be sensitive at times with their different perspectives on everything. Natives of Mrigashirsha love to enjoy the pleasures of life just as much as they love constructive debates and arguments. Interestingly enough, these traits also get them a lot of friends.
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra Weaknesses
With all their strengths, Mrigashirsha natives carry some of the weaknesses, too. To begin with, they can be impulsive and fickle-minded at times and scattered in their thoughts. They grow suspicious very easily and seek constant attention.
On the other hand, they lack commitment from their end! Mrigashirsha natives can be harsh critics of others but can get easily offended when someone criticises them. Moreover, they are full of excitement all the time, so much they sometimes exhaust themselves.
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra Professions
Artist, Musician, Writers/Poets, Farmers, Explorers, Building contractors, business related to machinery or electronics, Vets, Sales representative, Advertising or Broadcasting, Astrologer, and Teaching are some of the favourable professions for Mrigashirsha Nakshatra.
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra Famous Mrigashiras
Here are some of the celebrities of Mrigashirsha Nakshatra: Walter Mondale, Shirley Temple Black, Brooke Shields, Rodin, Doris Day, and Goldie Hawn.
Mrigashirsha Favourable Activities
Some of the favourable activities for Mrigashirsha Nakshatra are Arts and creation, socialisation, travelling and exploration, education, health, advertising, and spirituality.
Mrigashirsha Unfavourable Activities
Confrontations, weddings, long-term decisions are some of the unfavourable activities that should be avoided for Mrigashirsha Nakshatra.
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