Mrigashira · मृगशिरा
Mrigashira is the 5th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 23°20′ Vrishabha (Taurus) – 6°40′ Mithuna (Gemini) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the deer's head”.
| Ruling planet | Mangala (Mars) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Soma, the moon god |
| Symbol | a deer's head |
| Span (sidereal) | 23°20′ Vrishabha (Taurus) – 6°40′ Mithuna (Gemini) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Friday, 30 October 2026
- Thursday, 26 November 2026
- Wednesday, 20 January 2027
- Tuesday, 16 February 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia