5. Mrigashira

23°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Gemini

Ruler: Mars — drive, pursuit, restlessness
Deity: Soma — search, curiosity

Essence
Mrigashira seeks what is just beyond reach.
It is curious, alert, and mentally mobile.
This nakshatra learns through exploration.

Padas
– Leo: Expressive seeking
– Virgo: Analytical searching
– Libra: Relational curiosity
– Scorpio: Obsessive investigation

Shadow
Restlessness; lack of fulfillment