
Mrigashira Nakshatra
"Mrig" translates to seek, to investigate, to pursue, to inquire and "Shiras" or "Shirsha" is a reference to the Head. The word "Mrig" also represents forests, gardens, a search, a seeking to find, to roam about in forests and a hunter, to seek to blaze the trail, a guide and preceptor.Mrigashira is also a reference to "The Head of a Stag/ Deer". The head of the deer is a symbol of Soma (Moon) who is the presiding archetype, giving a sensitive or perceptive nature to this asterim.This is the first asterism which is a bridge between a Earthy Sign (Taurus) and Airy Sign (Gemini). It is referred as the "Searching Star". ëQuestí is the word that best describes the natives of Mrigasira. These individuals acutely sensitive to smell and are constantly searching or looking for something. They are restless, nervous types always traveling. Although, they can manage situations well, but sometimes their lack of patience may lead to taking wrong decisions and committing mistakes.They are collectors