#Mrigashirsha #Nakshatra, which is from 23°20' degrees in Taurus to 6°40' degrees in Gemini, is the fifth 5th Nakshatra of the zodiac as per #Vedicastrology. Mrigashirsha Nakshatra's ruling deity is #Moon or #Soma and the symbol for Mrigashirsha Nakshatra is "deer's head". Now there is a catch here that why Mrigashirsha Nakshatra is also called #Mrigasira Nakshatra. If we split both of these words, it both starts with 'Mriga' which in #Sanskrit means #deer. And the remaining parts of both these words are 'Shirsha' and 'Sira', and it means head. Therefore whether we called it Mrigashirsha or Mrigasira Nakshatra the meaning remains the same, which is deer-headed.

This symbolism of Mrigasira Nakshatra gives us the idea of qualities and personality traits of this Nakshatra. Just like deers which are timid, shy and nervous creatures. And are given to quick restless movements in their constant search for food and safety. Mrigashirsha Nakshatra exhibits the qualities of searching and seeking things out. Mrigashirsha Nakshatra also signifies hunting which is one form of a search. Deers have a habit to roam around predictable paths. Therefore this Lunar mansion also a ruler of things like journeys, movements, roads and paths. Moon as the ruling deity for this Nakshatra suggests a clever convincing person who is sensual, inconstant and fickle-minded. All are the personality traits from the Moon.

The symbol of deer's head for Mrigasira Nakshatra has a link with a story from Hindu mythology. Once Brahma, the Hindu god of cosmic creations, lusted after his own daughter. The frightened girl took the form of a doe (the previous Nakshatra Rohini - the red doe, ruled by Brahma)and fled in the sky, but her lustful father took the form of a male deer and pursued her. To save the girl from possible cosmic incest, Angry Lord Shiva, the Hindu God of destructions snipped off the Brahma's head to stop him. This dear head is said to remain in the sky as the Mrigashirsha Nakshatra.

Here it is important to understand that Lord Shiva, the God of destructions, is the one who destroys unnecessary hunger, excessive lust and immoral passion. He destroys the things and thoughts which takes a man away from the path of morality. Hence, this is the reason in India you will see Shiva temples and Shiva lingam almost everywhere, b
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