Mrigashira(मगशर ृ ) is the correct name of the star, while Mārgashīrsha(मागशीष) is the name of the month related to Mrigashira, i.e, the month in which moon will be in conjuncture with the Mrigashira nakshatra.

Mrigasira Nakshatra extends from after 23°20 in Vrishabha Rasi up to 6°40 in Mithuna. Star is governed by mars and the presiding deity is Chandra. Symbol is Antelope or Deer. Rules the following parts of the body : face, chin, cheeks, larynx, palate, throat, vocal chord, arms, shoulders, thymus gland, upper ribs.

Mrigashira, the initiator of Martian energy, is represented in the celestial firmament by a bright star and three not so bright stars in the consteliation of Orion. These stars are known in modern astronomy as Pi2-Orionis, Pi3-Orionis, Pi4-Orionis& Gamma-Or/nfs{Beffatrix). Bellatrix is the bright star among them, with a Visual magnitude of 1.66. It is easy to locate, as Orion is one of the most prominent and easily noticeable constellations in the night sky. Bellatrix is the bright star at the top right hand corner of Orion, while the three faint stars can be seen aligned in a bowlike formation a little away on the right hand side of Bellatrix. The ancient vedic seers however saw these stars to be forming a deer’s head.

“Mrgasira (Mrga — deer to search for; Sira — the head) means searching mind, research, etc. It represents the ideas of tracing out, a track, road, journey, etc. Mrgasira represents hunt, pursue, investigate, examine, Search or Hunt, Erotic affair, Radiant beauty, feminine attributes, maternal instincts cruelty, etc. No wonder that Mrgasira may denote greatest intellect, researchers, poets or beautiful looking persons”

Chandra is the lord of the mind, so all mental attitude, good or bad, sympathies and antipathies, patience and impatience, the fidgetiness and placidity, imagination, the gift of poetry, purity, sweetness and light, physical and mental aspects, all these come within this star and when things of sweetness and light of physic as also of the mind, both derivatives from the moon, the horoscope of Rabindra Nath comes to mind. His Janma lagna was Mina with Chandra there and Vrhaspati was in Karkata rasi. Because of this yoga Rabindra Nath had something like physical translucence which was object of admiration all the world over, wherever people met. Also, at the same time his poetry enthralled the whole world.

It conveys the ideas of searching for beautiful faces, visit or request a girl in marriage. People born in this nakshatra have a strong body and moderate complexion. They are sincere in their behavior towards others and expect that others should also behave in the same way. They have a good grasping power, can quickly learn new things and have a creative nature.

The moon in Mrigashirsha indicates a person who is restless and nervous, and constantly searching or looking for something. They are gentle, tender and peaceful, sensual and romantic, with motherly instincts. They are always curious and so are good travellers, investigators, researchers and collectors and they make good public speakers and communicators. A person born in this Nakshatra is a sharp shooter, loved by the king and follows virtuous path.They always have financial and personal difficulties.

Females born in this nakshatra like to keep themselves busy in some way after the marriage. Vast learning, likes research, high position, noble views of life, mystical are some of the traits exhibited by those born under Mrigashirsa nakshatra.

Ascendnt in Mrighasira: 

Attractive, seductive nature, mystical, seeker of truth, face of a deer, enthusiastic, talkative, good speech, daring, active mind, mental vacillation, love of travel.

Moon in Mrigashira: 

Intelligent, writing skills, political nature, wealth, sensual, beautiful, timid, trouble with business partnership. The moon in Mrigashirsha indicates a person who is restless and nervous, and constantly searching or looking for something. They are gentle, tender and peaceful, sensual and romantic, with motherly instincts. They are always curious and so are good travellers, investigators, researchers and collectors and they make good public speakers and communicators.

Sun in Mrigashira: 

Adventurous, courageous, architect, competitive, leadership, authority figure, poetic, writing skill, jack of all trades, creative, indulgent nature, laziness.

Career interests: 

Writer, poets, astrologers, mystics, researchers, teachers, engineers, gemologists, acting profession, music, real estate, sales, travel agents, The first half of Mrigashira falls in Taurus producing beautiful, creative and intelligen Landscapers; Farmers & Gardeners; Forestry workers; Real Estate developers t children, bringing in material affluence. The second half resides in Gemini manifesting writing, public speaking and persuasive speech with an inclination to curiosity, intelligence and research, Travellers & Explorers; Psychics and Astrologers; Teachers especially those dealing with beginners; Artisans & Clerks; Commentators.

Related activities: 

Marriage, Brahmin receiving sacred thread, travel, construction of temples or other religious buildings or installing holy objects therein, laying foundation stones, braking ground.

Places: 

Forests, Fields & Meadows; Deer Parks; Villages and Small Towns; Bedrooms; Playgrounds; Nurseries; Nursery Schools; Recreation rooms; Entertainment places of all kinds; Streets, Footpaths &Roads; Lawns & Gardens; Forest trails; Art & Music Studios; Small Shops; Markets and other sales places; Astrological & Psychic institutions; All places connected with the above professions.

Health issues:

Vocal chords, sore throats, consumption, venereal disease, sciatica.

Shadowy side: 

Indulgence in pleasure, sensory attachments, strong earthy needs, craving for sensation, fickle nature in the Gemini half of the Nakshatra.