Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 19/27
Mula Nakshatra मूल
roots · investigation · destruction · transformation
Mula is the root — the nakshatra of investigation and destruction-before-renewal, ruled by Nirriti, goddess of dissolution. Its natives dig fearlessly to the bottom of things, tearing away the surface to find the truth beneath.
| Number | 19th of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 0°00′–13°20′ Sagittarius |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Ketu (Ketu) |
| Deity | Nirriti (goddess of dissolution) |
| Symbol | A tied bunch of roots |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Dog (male) |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Adi (Vata) |
| Sanskrit | मूल |
Symbol & deity
Mula's symbol is a tied bunch of roots, and its presiding deity is Nirriti (goddess of dissolution). Its special power — its shakti — is the power to ruin and destroy in order to rebuild (barhana shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Investigative, fearless, philosophical, capable of getting to the root of anything.
Challenges: Destructive, restless, prone to upheaval and harsh truths.
Ruling planet — Ketu
Mula is ruled by Ketu in the Vimshottari system, so a Mula Moon sets Ketu's dasha as the first major life period, and Ketu's nature deeply colours the personality. the south node — detachment, past-life mastery and moksha.
Career & vocation
Research, philosophy, medicine, the occult, anything that digs to the root or rebuilds from ruin.