Nakshatra 19 of 27
Mula nakshatra (मूल)
Mula means 'the root'. It begins Sagittarius and is the most discussed gandmool nakshatra: its energy goes to the root of things, tearing out what is false so something truer can grow.
Mula nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Ketu (Ketu)
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Deity
- Nirriti, goddess of dissolution
- Symbol
- A bunch of tied roots
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Animal symbol
- Male dog
- Dasha years
- 7 years (Ketu mahadasha)
Mula personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Investigative depth, honesty, philosophical bent and the ability to rebuild from the foundations.
Challenges
Upheaval, bluntness and tendency to uproot situations. The early years often involve change.
Career and relationships
Career
Research, philosophy, medicine and herbal work, investigation, spirituality, engineering and crisis roles.
Love and marriage
Direct and honest, with a loyalty that is tested in difficult times. Needs a partner comfortable with plain talk.
Mula padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ye | Aries |
| 2 | Yo | Taurus |
| 3 | Bha | Gemini |
| 4 | Bhi | Cancer |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Mula nakshatra remedies
Worship Nirriti or Shiva and Ganesha; consult for Mool Shanti when a child is born in this gandmool nakshatra, as described in the gandmool guide.
For the ruling planet Ketu, Tuesdayis the traditional day and “Om Ketave Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Mula nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Mula nakshatra?
Mula is ruled by Ketu (Ketu). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Mula starts life in the Ketu mahadasha, which lasts 7 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Mula nakshatra in?
Mula lies in Sagittarius (0°00' to 13°20') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Mula nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Mula are Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Mula nakshatra?
Nirriti, goddess of dissolution. The symbol is a bunch of tied roots, and the nakshatra belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
Is Mula a gandmool nakshatra?
Yes. Mula is one of the six gandmool nakshatras (Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati). Traditionally a Mool Shanti puja is advised for a child born in it, though how much weight to give this depends on the full chart.
Mula is one factor in a chart. For a reading of your own kundli, including dasha timing, book a consultation.
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