| Ruling planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Deity | Soma |
| Symbol | A deer's head |
| Span | 23°20' Taurus – 6°40' Gemini |
| Sign | Taurus |
| Nature | Soft (Mridu) |
| Dasha length | 7 years |
Strengths
Curiosity, gentleness, research instinct, adaptability, and a light touch in conversation.
Challenges
Never settling, chronic second-guessing, and a nervousness that shows as suspicion.
Work it suits
Research, journalism, travel writing, product discovery, textiles, sales that reward listening.
Mrigashira and the Mars dasha
Because Mrigashira is ruled by Mars, a Moon placed here means life opens with a Mars Mahadasha lasting 7 years. That single fact shapes the timing of an entire chart, which is why the birth nakshatra matters far more in Jyotish than the Sun sign most people know.
What planet rules Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars. A Moon in Mrigashira therefore begins life in a Mars Mahadasha of 7 years, and Mars's condition in the chart carries extra weight throughout life.