Jyohiri

Nakshatras

Mrigashira

Mrigashira is the searching star: like a deer, it is curious, gentle and always looking.

Star lord
Mars
Rasi
Vrishabha (padas 1–2) · Mithuna (padas 3–4)
Deity
Soma, the Moon
Symbol
Deer's head
Animal (yoni)
Serpent
Gana
Deva (divine)
Traditional tree
Khair (cutch tree)

Tree lists differ between regions; a tree is shown where most lists agree.

Nature

Mrigashira people are curious, talkative and quick-witted. They love travel, learning and conversation. They are gentle at heart but restless until they find what they are seeking.

Strengths

  • Curiosity and love of learning
  • Good with words and people
  • Gentle and sensitive

Watch out for

  • Restlessness and changing plans
  • Doubt and suspicion in relationships

Careers

Research, writing, travel and tourism, sales, teaching, textiles, and music.

Health

Linked with the throat and shoulders; colds and nervous tiredness need care.

Keys to success

  • Pick one goal and follow it through
  • Trust people you love; avoid needless doubt
  • Use your curiosity for learning, not worry

Remedies

  • Pray to the Moon or to Goddess Parvati on Mondays
  • Spend quiet time in nature
  • Care for a khair tree

Story

Soma, the Moon, is the drink of the gods that gives joy and life. Mrigashira, the deer's head, is the seeker who chases that joy through forests and stars. Its lesson is that the search itself brings wisdom.

Good for (muhurta)

Mridu (soft)

Gentle and joyful work: marriage, friendship, music and arts, new clothes and jewellery, and celebrations.

Traditionally one of the 11 stars chosen for weddings.

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