Mrigashira Nakshatra
मृगशिरा
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars and presided over by Soma. Symbolised by a deer’s head, it is the gentle seeker — ever curious, searching and on the move.
Personality & Traits
Curious, gentle, restless and communicative; perpetual seekers with a sharp, exploring mind and a love of travel.
Best Careers
Research, writing and media, travel and exploration, sales, real estate and textiles.
Mrigashira Nakshatra Baby Names
By tradition, a child born under Mrigashira nakshatra is named with a starting sound from one of its four padas:
👦 Baby Boy Names
Vedant · Karan · Kishan · Kabir
👧 Baby Girl Names
Veda · Kavya · Kiara · Kanika
Example names — any auspicious name starting with these sounds may be chosen. (Syllables per the standard 108-pada-swar table.)
Mantras for Mrigashira Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Mars and honour your deity Soma (Chandra, the Moon god) with these mantras.
Hanuman Chalisa
Strengthens Mars, the ruling planet of Mrigashira
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।