Deer's head
Mrigashira Nakshatra
The Deer's Head · 23°20' Taurus–6°40' Gemini
Deity
Soma (Moon god)
Ruling planet
Mars
Gana
Deva
Your gift
Seekers. You are always looking — for truth, love, knowledge. Gentle curiosity paired with restless movement.
Your shadow
Never satisfied. Suspicion. Wandering without arrival.
Career and calling
Research, travel, writing, teaching, textile, perfumery, hospitality.
Love and relationships
Playful and communicative but changeable. Needs freedom.
Remedy
Chant Chandra mantras on Mondays. Offer white sandalwood.
Mantra for Mrigashira
ॐ सोमाय नमः
Salutations to Soma, nectar of the Moon.
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