Mrigashira Nakshatra: Meaning
Mrigashira, fifth nakshatra between Vrishabha and Mithuna, the head of a lively, timid antelope, has Soma as deity; Mangala dasha, 7 years.
Antelope head: this is both the name and the image of Mrigashira. The reason for the name is unknown. The antelope is an agile and timid animal, and the image brings hardly more.
The fifth nakshatra, it begins at 23°20 of Vrishabha and ends at 6°40 of Mithuna, with two quarters in each sign.
Soma, the Moon, also called Chandra, is its deity. In the sky, three pale stars in the head of Orion represent it. Mangala governs its dasha, which lasts 7 years.
Your Moon in Mrigashira
The antelope does not stay in place, and neither does the portrait of the Moon in Mrigashira. It gives activity, a person in motion, and variable principles, with no guiding thread. It adds competence, pleasant language and a love of pleasures. It also brings shyness, a fear that peeks out. Perhaps you have already said yes to an invitation with enthusiasm, then hesitated at the door.
Your Moon stood from 23°20′ of Vrishabha to 6°40′ of Mithuna. The portrait applies to both signs. Your life opened in a Mangala dasha.
Its ruler is Mangala: life begins in the Mangala dasha. It sits in Taurus sidereal and Gemini sidereal.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mrigashira nakshatra mean?
Mrigashira, fifth nakshatra between Vrishabha and Mithuna, the head of a lively, timid antelope, has Soma as deity; Mangala dasha, 7 years.
Which graha rules Mrigashira?
Mrigashira is ruled by Mangala. Someone born with the Moon in Mrigashira starts life in the Mangala dasha.