This is the fifth Nakshatra, represented by the constellation Orion with three stars, depicting the head of the celestial hunter. Its main symbol is the head of a deer, and its animal symbol is an antelope. This Nakshatra spans from 23°20' in Taurus to 6°40' in Gemini. The ruling planet is Mars, and the deity is Chandra (Moon).

These individuals are capable of great love (especially towards their mother). However, they may also be restless, anxious, and inclined to wander. Such personalities love to explore, discover, and sometimes follow a spiritual path of development. Known for their slender bodies, they are often tall, with large, pleasant eyes.

Typically, these people are highly moral, intellectual, but tend to admire people who do not deserve it. They may experience betrayal in business, so they must be cautious in choosing friends and partners. Deep within, they are shy and prefer to avoid conflicts, but when challenged, they can become aggressive and hold grudges for a long time. They are sensitive, fragile, yet wise and intelligent, possessing prosperity, respect, and a certain lightheartedness toward others.

Despite being successful, they struggle to retain wealth due to mistakes that lead to professional and financial downfall. Because of their intellect, they quickly grow bored and find it difficult to complete things. Their professional interests may be related to engineering, communication, tourism, and music.

These individuals are deeply connected to family, feel great love and admiration for them, but often do not receive the same response and affection they very much expect. Their marriages are usually short, and their love lives are complex. They frequently suffer from illnesses during childhood, tend to have digestive issues, and may experience trauma in the shoulder area.

Destructive Degrees for Planets in Mrigashira: Mars – 28° in Taurus, Jupiter – 29° in Taurus. Those with such a placement for Jupiter or Mars in their birth chart should exercise caution and avoid starting new ventures when these planets transit the dangerous degrees.

Janma (Starting something) – Mrigashira

Sampat (Days and people bringing wealth) – Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha

Vipat (Days and people bringing misfortune) – Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada

Kshema (Days and people bringing ease, prosperity, stability, and security) – Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada

Pratyak (People who tend to criticize us, provoke emotions, and the days associated with this) – Ashlesha, Jyeshta, Revati

Sadhana (Days and people leading to completion of matters, projects, relationships) – Ashwini, Magha, Mula

Vadha (Inauspicious days and dangerous people) – Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purvashadha

Mitra (Helpers) – Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha

Atimitra (The most beneficial days, good friends) – Rohini, Hasta, Shravana

Padas of the Mrigashira Nakshatra

Pada 1 – Leo Navamsha (23°20' – 26°40' in Taurus)

This pada is ruled by the Sun. These are artistic people, often learning various kinds of arts, different techniques of working with hands, constantly in creative search, always changing their approach to work-related matters. This pada belongs to the determined and stable side of Mrigashira, but there is an opportunity to express experience through artistic and creative endeavors.

Pada 2 – Virgo Navamsha (26°40' – 30° in Taurus)

This pada is ruled by Mercury. Such people engage in intellectual fields of activity, becoming linguists, scientists, researchers, historians, and archaeologists. This pada represents the calculated, discerning, satirical, and humorous side of Mrigashira. These people are also characterized by deep insight and high intellectual capabilities.

Pada 3 – Libra Navamsha (0°0' – 3°20' in Gemini)

This pada is ruled by Venus. Such individuals find fulfillment in communication. Relationships with people, acquiring and sharing information are very important to them. These are journalists, writers, editors, authors. This is the first pada of Mrigashira located in Gemini, so these individuals are very talkative and tend to explore the mental aspect of relationships. This pada is more airy compared to the previous one, hence it cannot bring high material results.

Pada 4 – Scorpio Navamsha (3°20' – 6°40' in Gemini)

The ruling planet of this pada is Mars, which brings nervousness, drama, possessiveness, anger, and a desire to reach the point, identifying the negative aspect of every item. This pada is not as superficial as the Libra pada within this Nakshatra but tends to over-intellectualize questions without getting to their core. Most of the negative qualities of Mrigashira are manifested in this pada.

Janma Nakshatra Ardra

This is the sixth nakshatra, representing a drop or a human head, with the animal symbol of a dog. It spans between 6°40' to 20°0' in Gemini. The ruling planet is Rahu, and the deity is Rudra.

These individuals recover quickly and can easily create something from nothing. However, they may desire control, money, and material things intensely; they are often calculating and cold in their ambitions for success.

According to Indian astrology, those born under the Ardra star group tend to be "tough on the outside and soft on the inside." Numerous obstacles and personal sacrifices they are forced to make may render them aggressive.

There is something about these individuals that makes them stand out among others. This is not necessarily beauty but rather a charm that attracts others to them. They possess a strong, dominant personality, typically represented by a person with a tough appearance.

These people have a strong intuition. Good planetary placements can minimize negative traits in their character and provide an opportunity for success.

They have excellent potential to earn, can easily adapt, and express themselves in various professions. Typically, they have more than one career in life and perform any job well, though they often do not receive the admiration they deserve.

They may succeed in scientific careers, communication, advertising, transportation, as well as import and export.

They spend most of their time on work rather than family, so their marriage often does not bring them joy. Their constant absence from home complicates communication with children, and they have little influence on their children's upbringing.

Their dual temperament may lead them to chronic depression, growths, drugs, and ultimately, premature death.

They may suffer from lung and heart diseases, dental problems, hearing issues, and paralysis. However, these issues are self-healable through emotional control, gratitude, and understanding of self-worth.

The destructive planetary degrees in Ardra are: Saturn – 7° in Gemini, Venus – 11° in Gemini, Sun, Jupiter, and Rahu – 12° in Gemini, Mercury – 13° in Gemini. Times when Mercury is poorly placed in the birth chart are neutralized if it is joined with the Moon. Strong Mars effects or conjunction with it also eases negative expression. One should be cautious not to start anything new when the aforementioned planets transit their dangerous degrees.

Janma (Starting something) – Ardra

Sampat (Days and people bringing wealth) – Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada

Vipat (Days and people bringing misfortune) – Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada

Kshema (Days and people bringing ease, prosperity, stability, and security) – Ashlesha, Jyeshta, Revati

Pratyak (People who tend to criticize us, provoke emotions, and the days associated with this) – Ashwini, Magha, Mula

Sadhana (Days and people leading to completion of matters, projects, relationships) – Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purvashadha

Vadha (Inauspicious days and dangerous people) – Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttarashadha

Mitra (Helpers) – Rohini, Hasta, Shravana

Atimitra (The most beneficial days, good friends) – Chitra, Dhanishta, Mrigashira

Padas of Ardra Nakshatra

Pada 1 – Sagittarius Navamsha (6°40' – 10°0' in Gemini)

This pada is ruled by Jupiter. These people are wise, calm, emotional, sensitive to the feelings of others, and altruistic. They set goals and objectives that are not only beneficial to them but also to those around them, to the collective.

This pada is associated with Ardra’s curiosity and exploratory side. It is characterized by attachment and emotional control.

Planets positioned in this pada give a person carefreeness and a tendency towards material excess.

Pada 2 – Capricorn Navamsha (10°0' – 13°20' in Gemini)

Saturn rules this pada. Such individuals are often disappointed with what they have achieved and aspired to. They are work-oriented, patient, and fight to the end, but when everything finally succeeds and ends, they feel disappointed.

This pada compels them to chase material achievements without feeling happiness from the outcomes. Many negative traits of the nakshatra are expressed here. Storms amplify their powers, and therefore planets positioned here become sources of various problems.

Pada 3 – Aquarius Navamsha (13°20' – 16°40' in Gemini)

This pada is ruled by Saturn. These people are stubborn, maximally involved in battles, capable of removing anyone from their path.

They are good businessmen and can sell anything. They are also successful in investigations and anything related to intellectual pursuits.

This pada is linked to sciences, research, as well as electronics. Planets positioned here may bring short and sudden bursts of inspiration, good speaking skills, a tendency to rudeness, and slander.

Pada 4 – Pisces Navamsha (16°40' – 20°0' in Gemini)

Jupiter rules this pada and expresses its traits here to the fullest. These individuals are capable of compassion and sacrifice and may abandon their goal for the sake of others, doing something beneficial for people. However, their personal goal remains the most important to them.

Planets positioned here usually yield good results. Traits like unkindness and uniqueness may manifest. Family life includes challenges.