Mercury, the planet of communication, is in Mrigashira from June 11th to 17th 2024, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini.

Mrigashira’s mythical symbol of a Deer, being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, represents a drive of desire or ambition. You are on a quest for intelligence and enlightenment, and the Shakti of this asterism, ‘To Give Fulfilment’ sees knowledge as having its own appeal, to the point it’s even more attractive than arriving at your goal.

Mrigashira is ruled by the Moon, the ever-changing planet which represents emotion, and adds to your current fickle and changeable character. You react and speak depending on your mood, but also enjoy having information at your fingertips and expressing yourself smartly.

You pursue your goals out of intrigue and a restless desire for information – the chase is everything, so once satisfied you move on to something else. Mrigashira’s shy and receptive nature also sees you being pursued by someone who wants to pick your brain or has a secret to share. Keep your focus and try to deal with one task at a time. Likewise, it’s worth fixing a travel schedule in advance to keep you on track, so you don’t lose your way.

The Taurus portion of Mrigashira, up to June 14th, sees your mind fixed and focused, with a stubborn mentality that may draw you into controversy. You can either double down on a principle at this time or stay receptive when people appeal to you to take a more open approach. By June 15th it pays to have somebody to reflect your thinking and give you a more balanced opinion.