PosituneMrigashira Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 5 of 27. Mrigashira is ruled by Mars and its presiding deity is Soma. Its symbol is: deer's head.
Ruling planetMars
DeitySoma
SymbolDeer's head
SignVrishabha / Mithuna
When the Moon is in Mrigashira
Naming sounds by Pada
Mrigashira runs from 23°20′ of Vrishabha to 6°40′ of Mithuna, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ve | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 23°20′ to 26°40′ |
| 2 | Vo | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 26°40′ to 30°00′ |
| 3 | Ka | Mithuna (Gemini) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
| 4 | Ki | Mithuna (Gemini) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.