Mrigashira is the fifth Nakshatra occupying 23 degrees 20 minutes Taurus to 6 degrees 40 minutes Gemini. It is ruled by Mars. Here's what it means for you.
Lord Soma and Mrigashira
He is one of the Vasus who have sovereignty over Earth. He's also known to be Lord Chandra, the divine form of planet Moon. Lord Soma's function is to nourish our bodies and enlighten our minds. He’s depicted as a God and at the same time, he's the nectar of immortality, which rejuvenates the Gods. Several mythical tales narrate how Soma was discovered and carefully extracted by the Gods. Such tales testify that the very existence of the Gods relies on Soma, such is his power. Lord Indra, the mighty God-King and king of the heavens, relies on Soma for his physical strength, stamina, mental alertness and, most importantly, immortality. The nectar of immortality symbolizes a deeply hidden talent or artistic ability in the field of arts, design, music, and drama, or technical skill, or ancient knowledge that the native may one day discover through rigorous hard work, persistence, and some form of austerity. When such talent is uncovered, the native is united with divine powers and becomes capable of extraordinary things. This nakshatra possesses the power to make the world more delightful. Under certain chart conditions, that talent or quality could manifest as a longing for the lord, or a desire to merge into the primordial creative power (God). Through a concentrated mind/meditation, the native tastes the metaphorical soma (nectar) seated at the eye center and is on one's way to salvation. Lord Soma nourishes all living beings—plants, animals and humans—but is most closely associated with the plant kingdom and is declared its king. He is invoked for virility, progeny, good health, success, worldly recognition, physical strength, and protection. The following tale narrates the origin of this nakshatra (Mrigasira). Overcome by desire, Lord Brahma transforms himself into a stag and chases his own daughter, Goddess Usas, who represents Rohini. Seeing this, Lord Rudra, or Lord Shiva, intervenes and shoots an arrow towards the stag, severing its head. The head springs up and falls into a constellation in the sky, which is then called Mrigasira, meaning the head of a male deer. So, this tale indicates that the native would desire the unattainable, would not be satisfied with anything short of excellence, as Mrigasira is the head of the lord of creation.
The native would be relentless in the pursuit of excellence. This Nakshatra is ruled by Mars, so the native would never give up: no mountain would be too high and no task unachievable under this Martian energy. Under certain chart conditions, the desire for excellence turns into lust, and the native would become intent on pleasing oneself. This Nakshatra falls in Taurus and Gemini. In Taurus, the native’s desires would be materialistic, such as fame, a beautiful home or a luxurious car. In Gemini, the native would find pleasure in an intellectual quest and would be prone to restlessness and impatience. Lord Brahma’s desire for his daughter is not judged by societal norms in the Rigveda, which implies that it was a necessary first step towards creation.
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