Pada 1
Syllable “Ye”Sagittarius 0°00′ – Sagittarius 3°20′ · Navamsa Aries (lord Mars)
Aries navamsa (Mars): energetic and fearless; pioneers and adventurers.
Nakshatra 19 of 27
Mula Nakshatra
The root star: investigation, uprooting and finding the truth.
Mula goes to the root of things. Natives are investigative, philosophical and unafraid of upheaval, often pulling up what no longer serves. Ketu as lord gives spiritual depth and detachment, and the star sits at the centre of the galaxy in Sagittarius.
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- Span
- Sagittarius 0°00′ – Sagittarius 13°20′
- Ruling planet
- Ketu
- Deity
- Nirriti
- Symbol
- Bundle of roots
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Yoni
- Dog (male)
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At a glance
Mula nakshatra facts
| Meaning of the name | The root |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | Sagittarius 0°00′ to Sagittarius 13°20′ (sidereal) |
| Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Ketu · Mahadasha of 7 years |
| Presiding deity | Nirriti |
| Symbol | Bundle of roots |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Dog, male |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Nature (for muhurta) | Tikshna (sharp): good for severing ties, research, exorcism and difficult or sharp tasks |
| Naming syllables | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi |
Nirriti, goddess of dissolution, presides; the symbol is a bundle of roots or an elephant's goad. Destruction here clears the ground for truth.
Personality
Mula traits
Strengths
- Searching, research-minded intellect
- Courageous in crisis
- Spiritually inclined
- Direct and honest
Challenges
- Upheaval and sudden losses
- Bluntness that wounds
- Restlessness about belief
Careers that suit Mula
Research and scienceMedicine, especially herbal and rootsPhilosophy and spiritualityInvestigationAgriculture and botanyDemolition and rebuilding
Four quarters
The four padas of Mula
Pada 2
Syllable “Yo”Sagittarius 3°20′ – Sagittarius 6°40′ · Navamsa Taurus (lord Venus)
Taurus navamsa (Venus): practical and steady; good with resources and land.
Pada 3
Syllable “Bha”Sagittarius 6°40′ – Sagittarius 10°00′ · Navamsa Gemini (lord Mercury)
Gemini navamsa (Mercury): intellectual and questioning; writers and researchers.
Pada 4
Syllable “Bhi”Sagittarius 10°00′ – Sagittarius 13°20′ · Navamsa Cancer (lord Moon)
Cancer navamsa (Moon): emotional and spiritual; deep inner searching.
Love and marriage
Mula in relationships
Sincere but independent; they want truth over comfort. Upheavals test relationships, which deepen afterwards.
Gana
Rakshasa
Temperament match (6 points)
Yoni
Dog
Same yoni: Ardra
Nadi
Adi (Vata)
Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni…
Wellbeing and practice
Health and spiritual practice
Health
Hips, legs and nerves; sudden health issues respond to getting to the root cause.
Traditional practice
Worship of Lord Ganesha and of Goddess Kali, and spiritual study, suit this star.
Traditional associations, not medical advice.
Common questions
Mula FAQs
Which planet rules Mula nakshatra?
Ketu. People born with the Moon in Mula begin life in Ketu Mahadasha, which lasts 7 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.
What are the naming syllables for Mula?
Ye (pada 1), Yo (pada 2), Bha (pada 3), Bhi (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.
Which zodiac sign is Mula in?
Mula lies wholly in Sagittarius, from Sagittarius 0°00′ to Sagittarius 13°20′.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Mula?
Gana: Rakshasa. Yoni: male dog. Nadi: Adi (Vata). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.
Is Mula a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Mula is a Tikshna nakshatra, traditionally suited to severing ties, research, exorcism and difficult or sharp tasks. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.
All 27 nakshatras
1.Ashwini2.Bharani3.Krittika4.Rohini5.Mrigashira6.Ardra7.Punarvasu8.Pushya9.Ashlesha10.Magha11.Purva Phalguni12.Uttara Phalguni13.Hasta14.Chitra15.Swati16.Vishakha17.Anuradha18.Jyeshtha19.Mula20.Purva Ashadha21.Uttara Ashadha22.Shravana23.Dhanishta24.Shatabhisha25.Purva Bhadrapada26.Uttara Bhadrapada27.Revati