The presiding deity, the moon indicates inconstancy, fickleness, tenderness, changeability, persuasiveness, gentleness, sensuality, perceptivity. Soma is also one of the names of the moon and this asterism relates to the somaa form of the moon.

| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Diety | Soma |
| Sounds | We (वे), Wo (वो), Ka (का), Ki (की) |
| Planet | Mars |
| Colour | Silver Grey |
| Gana | Deva (Divine, God-Like Dispositions) |
| Animal | Serpent |
Introduction to Mrigasira Nakshatra
Welcome to the Mrigasira Nakshatra! (The Searching Star) We’re excited you’re here.
Mrigashira Nakshatra 1st Pada: It makes the native educated, intelligent, passionate, creative and good explorer. Problems related to male progeny are indicated but he will have daughters. Marital life will be average. We can recognize the native by his/her piercing eyes and sharp nails.
With the Sun as the lord, they have the will, capacity and enthusiasm to finish any work undertaken.Their nature is that of a king. Undertaking tasks beyond their capacity they will struggle to complete it, and with effort too.
General Characteristics : Spiritual intelligence and research abilities, primary motivation – spiritual liberation, lack firm or fixed views, capable yet timid, good speech and active habits. Translation : Having the face of a deer.
We have to look janam kundali for detailed analysis:
- Spirituality, Meditation and Substance Abuse.
- Pleasure-seeking and Multiple Relationships.
- Illegitimate Children, Perfumes and Brewing.
- Connected Perfume, Hormonal Imbalance, Writing.
- Financial, Chemical, Suspective, Business.
Nakshatra Padas
| First Pada | Second Pada | Third Pada | Fourth Pada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23° 20′ to 26° 40′ (2) | 26° 40′ to 30° 00′ (2) | 00° 00′ to 03° 20′ (3) | 03° 20′ to 06° 40′ (3) |
| Navamsa: Leo | Navamsa: Virgo | Navamsa: Libra | Navamsa: Scorpio |
| Sound: Ve | Sound: Vo | Sound: Ka | Sound: Kee |
| Keyword: Expressive | Keyword: Discernment | Keyword: Social | Keyword: Intellectual |
| Mrigasira Nakshatra 1st Pada Characteristics | Mrigasira Nakshatra 2nd Pada Characteristics |
| Mrigasira Nakshatra 3rd Pada Characteristics | Mrigasira Nakshatra 4th Pada Characteristics |
Elements of Mrigasira Nakshatra
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Star | Mrigashira Nakshatra |
| Sign | Taurus / Gemini |
| Range | 23° 20’ Taurus – 06° 40’ Gemini |
| Diety | Soma, Chandra (The Moon God), God of Soma (Nectar) or Immortality |
| Planet | Mars |
| Meaning | “The Deer’s Head” or “The Benevolent” |
| Indication | “The Searching Star” |
| Symbol | Deer’s / Antelope’s Head/ Arched Bow |
| Shakti (Power) | Prinana Shakti (The Power to “Give Fulfilment and Joy”) |
| Basis Above | To Extend |
| Basis Below | To Weave or Produce Clothing |
| Desire | To Gain Lordship over Plants |
| Body Part | Eyes and Eyebrows |
| Purushartha (Goal) | Moksha (Spiritual Liberation/ Emancipation) |
| Category of Star | Mridu (Soft/ Mild/ Tender) |
| Gana (Race) | Deva (Divine, God-Like Dispositions) |
| Guna (Quality) | Tamas |
| Varna | Farmer/ Servant |
| Pancha Mahabhuta | Prithvi (Earth) |
| TriMurthi | Vishnu (Maintain) |
| Animal | Serpent |
| Bird | Hen, Garuda/ Eagle, Pigeon |
| Tree | Poison Nut Tree |
| Sounds | Ve, Vo, Kaa, Kee |
| Colour | Silver Grey |
| Tridosha | Pitta (Bile or Fire + Water) |
| Yoni (Gender) | Female |
| Direction | South |
| Gotra (Clan) | Pulastya (name translates as “One having Smooth Hair”) |
| Direction of Motion | Tiryanga Mukha (Looking Straight/ Looking Forward/ Level) |