According to classical texts on Vedic astrology, the deity ruling Mrigashira nakshatra is Soma, another name for Chandra, the god of the Moon. Meditating with the mantra of your moon nakshatra is a powerful way to connect with the symbology of that nakshatra which will have a significant influence over your purpose in this life. Chanting the mantra of your nakshatra can also remedy or strengthen the placement of the moon in your chart. In the video below, we document the sound of a simple mantra dedicated to the Moon:
oṁ candramase namaḥ
|| ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit “Chandra” (चन्द्र) can be translated to mean “shining” or “bright”, and refers to the Moon.
Mrigashira nakshatra is connected with themes related to chasing or being chased, research, seduction, pleasure and spirituality. Mrigashira is often considered the star of searching. Mrigashira natives have an ability to pursue and achieve ultimate fulfillment, whether that fulfillment be of a material or spiritual nature. This asterism is symbolized by a deer’s head.