Nakshatra
Mrigashira Nakshatra
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars and its symbol is a deer's head. It belongs to the Deva (divine) gana, Madhya (Pitta) nadi, and Serpent yoni. The Gana, Nadi, and Yoni kootas of Guna Milan rest directly on these.
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Gana
- Deva (divine)
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Yoni
- Serpent
- Symbol
- a deer's head
- Deity
- Soma
Padas, degrees & syllables
| Pada | Degrees | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 53°20' – 56°40' | Ve वे |
| Pada 2 | 56°40' – 60° | Vo वो |
| Pada 3 | 60° – 63°20' | Ka का |
| Pada 4 | 63°20' – 66°40' | Ki की |
Yoni Koota
Mrigashira belongs to the Serpent yoni. The Yoni koota (max 4 points) in Guna Milan assesses physical and instinctive compatibility between two individuals.
The mortal-enemy pairing for Serpent is Mongoose. This pair scores 0 in the Yoni koota.
Other nakshatras with Serpent yoni:
What this gana means for matching
Deva (divine) · Manushya (human): This pairing is generally considered workable in the Gana koota, without a major red flag.
Deva (divine) · Rakshasa (intense): A Deva-Rakshasa pairing is traditionally flagged as gana dosha, worth checking closely in a full kundli match.
FAQ
Which planet rules Mrigashira nakshatra? +
Mrigashira nakshatra is ruled by Mars.
Which gana and nadi does Mrigashira nakshatra belong to? +
Mrigashira belongs to the Deva (divine) gana and Madhya (Pitta) nadi. The Gana and Nadi kootas of Guna Milan rest directly on these.
What is the symbol and deity of Mrigashira nakshatra? +
Mrigashira's symbol is a deer's head and its presiding deity is Soma.
What is the yoni of Mrigashira nakshatra? +
Mrigashira's yoni is Serpent. Its mortal-enemy yoni pairing in Yoni koota is Mongoose.
What are the baby name syllables for Mrigashira nakshatra? +
The starting syllables for Mrigashira's four padas are: Pada 1: Ve, Pada 2: Vo, Pada 3: Ka, Pada 4: Ki.
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