Mrigashira nakshatra: deity, symbol, ruling planet, traits and name letters

Gentle, curious and searching; loves to learn, travel and explore.

Deity
Soma, the Moon
Symbol
A deer's head
Ruled by
Mangal
Gana
Deva (divine)
Nature
Mridu (soft)
Signs
Vrishabha / Mithuna
Name letters
Ve (वे), Vo (वो), Ka (का), Ki (की)

Good for arts, music, friendship, romance, new clothes and jewellery.

Fast on a Monday, or offer milk at a Shiva temple.

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