Mrigashira Nakshatra

Mrigashira in a birth chart

Mrigashira is traditionally associated with searching, curiosity, movement and a gentle exploratory nature. In Jyotish, the Nakshatra is determined from the Moon’s sidereal longitude at the birth time. Each Nakshatra spans 13°20′ and is divided into four Padas.

Mrigashira and compatibility

Birth Nakshatra can contribute to traditional Kootas such as Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The result depends on the second person’s Nakshatra and the exact rules used by the matching system.

Why Pada matters

Each Nakshatra has four Padas. A Pada is a quarter of the Nakshatra and can be useful when a tradition or chart interpretation calls for more detailed birth-star information.