Mrigashira
Alternate nameMakayiram (Malayalam), Mirugasīridam (Tamil)
Word meaningDeer's head
Physical attributesDeer's head
Extent53°20' – 66°40'
23°20' - 30° Vrisha, 0° - 6°40' Mithuna
23°20' - 30° Vrisha, 0° - 6°40' Mithuna
No. of stars3 (λ, φ₁, φ₂ Orionis)
Direction↔ Tiryang-mukha (facing sideways)
Planetary LordMars
DeitySoma, Chandra, the Moon god
Key attributesRomantic liaisons, Soft and gentle, Wandering, Inquitive, Searching, Suspicious, Licentious, Marital Issues, Fickleness and Inconstancy, Enjoyer
Mrigashira in Predictive Astrology
Fickle, intelligent, timid, good speaker, hardworking, wealthy and sensual.
Mrigashira in Muhuratas
House building, travel elephants, horses, camels, marriage, ornaments.