Nakshatra 05 of 27
Mrigashira
Deer's head
The seeker. Curiosity that wanders before it settles.
Ruling planet
Mars
Presiding deity
Soma (moon nectar)
Symbol
Deer's head
Zodiac span
Taurus 23°20' – Gemini 6°40'
Sidereal — view sign: Taurus
Padas
4 × 3°20'
What the Moon in Mrigashira favors
Mrigashira is the searcher — the Moon here wants to investigate, sample, move between options. Restless but not anxious; the energy is exploratory rather than driven. Favorable for: research, reading, travel with no fixed itinerary, scouting a new market or neighborhood, early-stage conversations. Less favorable for: signing contracts, finalizing plans, or anything requiring single-pointed focus. If a decision needs making today, note your top candidates and return to it when the Moon has grounded elsewhere.
Live reading
Is the Moon in Mrigashira right now?
The Moon moves through one nakshatra roughly every thirteen hours. The panchanga page computes today’s active mansion from live ephemeris math — if Mrigashira is the transiting nakshatra at this moment, the panchanga will tell you, along with the active tithi, yoga, karana, and weekday.
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