Makayiram, also known as Mrigasira, is one of the 27 birth stars in
Vedic Astrology. It comes in the 5th position of Janma Naal list. Its presiding deity is Chandra (Moon) and the symbol is antelope or deer.
Chandra is considered as the lord of the mind. Hence all mental attitudes including sympathies and antipathies, patience and impatience, the nervousness and calmness, imagination, purity, sweetness and light come within this star.
Those born in the Makayiram Nakshatra are truthful, handsome, intelligent, enthusiastic, lovable, obedient and interested in learning. They enjoy wealth and prosperity.