Mrigashira spans 23°20′ Taurus to 6°40′ Gemini and takes its symbol — a deer's head — from the myth of a gentle, searching creature perpetually in pursuit of something just out of reach. Ruled by Soma and governed by Mars, it blends soft curiosity with restless drive.
Personality and Psychology
People shaped by Mrigashira are often deeply curious, sensitive, and drawn to exploration — of ideas, places, or relationships. There is a quiet restlessness here, a sense that fulfillment lies just beyond the horizon, which can manifest as a love of travel, research, or constant learning.
Life Guidance
Mrigashira's teaching is to find contentment in the search itself rather than only in arrival. When this restlessness is anchored by patience, it becomes a gift for genuine discovery rather than a source of perpetual dissatisfaction.