Sun, planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 8th until 22nd 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini.

Mrigashira’s name means ‘to hunt,’ and its symbol is the Deer or Stag, which is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma, the Creator. The Sun’s proud nature is up for a quest, and you chase your ambitions with a personal investment in achieving success and arriving at a definite place. The chase may prove better than the catch, however, and you no sooner reach one goal than move immediately on to another.

Mrigashira’s soft and malleable nature may also see you as the one being pursued, either by an individual, or your own desire or duty. The New Moon in Mrigashira on June 15th is the perfect starting point for a new pursuit, and you strike a balance between your inner and outer life. Sun also receives the cool influence of karmic Saturn up to this date, and you accept a task or limitation as a way to operate more efficiently. You may have to conform to strict authority, but you can also turn this guidance to your advantage.

Into the Gemini half of this transit after the New Moon, the Sun combines with Mercury, powerful in its own sign, and you have the promise to make connections and do smart business. Mrigashira’s Shakti, or special gift, ‘Provide Fulfilment’, offers ultimate success in your quest for knowledge, where natural curiosity suits education and studying. The Sun sheds light on hidden truths and information, though you may find it more helpful to follow a fixed program than be constantly searching.