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In short: Mrigashira (ruled by Mars, 23°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Gemini) is a Deva nakshatra of the Madhya nadi, with the serpent as its yoni animal. In Guna Milan it decides four kootas with a partner's Moon nakshatra — Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8), 21 of the 36 points. The strongest nakshatra-level matches for Mrigashira are Rohini, Shravana, Ashwini, Ardra and Revati; the nine nakshatras of the same nadi, including Mrigashira itself, carry Nadi dosha. Read this as one input, never as a verdict.
At a glance
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira |
| Span (sidereal) | 23°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Gemini |
| Lord (Vimshottari) | Mars |
| Yoni (animal) | Serpent |
| Gana | Deva |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Yoni enemy | Mongoose |
How Mrigashira loves
Mrigashira loves as a seeker — curious, gentle and a little restless, like the deer it is named after. It wants conversation and discovery in a relationship. It needs a partner who gives it room to explore and reassurance that it does not have to keep searching.
With every nakshatra
Points for the four nakshatra kootas. Gana is not symmetrical in the table we use, so it is shown both ways: with you as the bride and with you as the groom. Tara, Yoni and Nadi are the same either way.
| Partner's nakshatra | Tara (3) | Yoni (4) | Nadi (8) | Gana (6): you bride / you groom | Subtotal of 21: you bride / you groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 18.5 / 18.5 |
| Bharani | 1.5 | 3 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 5 | 10.5 / 9.5 |
| Krittika | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 11.5 / 12.5 |
| Rohini | 3 | 4 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 21 / 20 |
| Mrigashira | 3 | 4 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 13 / 13 |
| Ardra | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 19 / 18 |
| Punarvasu | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 16.5 / 16.5 |
| Pushya | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 9.5 / 9.5 |
| Ashlesha | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 10.5 / 11.5 |
| Magha | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 10.5 / 11.5 |
| Purva Phalguni | 1.5 | 1 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 5 | 8.5 / 7.5 |
| Uttara Phalguni | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 16.5 / 15.5 |
| Hasta | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 18 / 18 |
| Chitra | 3 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 1 | 5 / 6 |
| Swati | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 18 / 18 |
| Vishakha | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 11.5 / 12.5 |
| Anuradha | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 9.5 / 9.5 |
| Jyeshtha | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 11.5 / 12.5 |
| Mula | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 11.5 / 12.5 |
| Purva Ashadha | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 5 | 9.5 / 8.5 |
| Uttara Ashadha | 1.5 | 0 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 15.5 / 14.5 |
| Shravana | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 19 / 19 |
| Dhanishta | 3 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 1 | 5 / 6 |
| Shatabhisha | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 14 / 15 |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 17.5 / 16.5 |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 1.5 | 1 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 5 | 8.5 / 7.5 |
| Revati | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 18.5 / 18.5 |
Best nakshatra-level matches
Ranking partners by the average of the two subtotals and setting aside Nadi dosha, Mrigashira's strongest matches are:
- Rohini — 20.5 of 21 on average: Yoni serpent–serpent (4), Deva–Manushya gana, different nadis.
- Shravana — 19 of 21 on average: Yoni serpent–monkey (2), Deva–Deva gana, different nadis.
- Ashwini — 18.5 of 21 on average: Yoni serpent–horse (3), Deva–Deva gana, different nadis.
- Ardra — 18.5 of 21 on average: Yoni serpent–dog (2), Deva–Manushya gana, different nadis.
- Revati — 18.5 of 21 on average: Yoni serpent–elephant (3), Deva–Deva gana, different nadis.
Nadi dosha
Mrigashira is in the Madhya (Pitta) nadi. A partner whose Moon is in any of these nakshatras scores 0 of 8 for Nadi: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Matching manuals list exceptions — for example the same nakshatra in different padas or different signs, or the same Moon sign with different nakshatras — and authorities differ on them. Nadi is a traditional classification, not a medical test. See Guna Milan explained for the full discussion.
Yoni and Gana
Mrigashira's yoni is the serpent. Its traditional enemy is the mongoose, which scores 0 for Yoni. As a Deva nakshatra, it scores 6 for Gana with another Deva star. Deva and Manushya mix well in most tables, while Rakshasa paired with either of the others scores lowest. 'Rakshasa' describes an independent, forceful temperament, not a moral failing.
What the nakshatras cannot tell you
The other 15 points of Ashtakoota — Varna (1), Vashya (2), Graha Maitri (5) and Bhakoot (7) — depend on the two Moon signs, and Mrigashira spans two signs, so the same pair of nakshatras can score differently depending on the pada. See the Moon sign compatibility pages, and use the Guna Milan tool for the full 36-point calculation from both birth details.
Beyond the score, astrologers compare the two whole charts: the 7th houses and their lords, Venus, the navamsa, Mangal dosha and the dashas each person will run.
FAQ
Which nakshatra is best for Mrigashira? At the nakshatra level, Rohini and Shravana score highest in our tables. The full match also depends on the Moon signs and the whole charts.
Can Mrigashira marry Mrigashira? Two Mrigashira Moons share a nadi, so Nadi dosha applies (0 of 8), though several manuals relax it when the padas or signs differ. The other three kootas score 3, 4 and 6.
Why does my total differ from another website's? Gana, Vashya and some Yoni tables differ between almanacs, and sites differ on ayanamsa and on applying exceptions. We use the saravali.de tables and say so.
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, vivaha prakarana (ashtakoota)
- Koota tables — computed with the Sunyra engine (engine/src/matching.ts; Gana and Yoni point tables as published by saravali.de)
Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.
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