Mula Nakshatra
Mula is the nineteenth of the 27 nakshatras and lies entirely within Sagittarius. Ruled by Ketu with Nirriti (goddess of dissolution) as its deity, it carries a deep pull to reach the very root of truth. Mula natives are probing, philosophical and deep, and change is a part of their lives.
Lucky colour, number and direction are taken from Mula's ruling planet, Ketu.
The Mula personality
Mula natives are deep, probing and philosophical. As Nirriti's nakshatra, they uproot the old to reach the root of truth; upheaval is part of their path.
Strengths
- A drive to get to the root of any matter
- Philosophical thinking and deep understanding
- Fearless in speaking the truth
- Courage to let go of the old and move on
Watch-outs
- Passing through upheaval and change
- At times bluntness or very sharp words
- Restlessness and feeling uprooted
- Doubting everything
Mula male and female natives
Below is the general nature of Mula's male and female natives, across temperament, career, marriage and health. Physical traits: often a deep, probing gaze and an inward, contemplative air.
Mula Male
Probing, philosophical and deep, driven to reach the very root of truth. As Nirriti's nakshatra, upheaval and change are part of his path. Fearless in speaking the truth, though he can turn blunt and sharp.
Research, philosophy, astrology and spirituality, medicine and investigation suit him. Ketu's touch also favours herbal work, healing and teaching.
Deep, devoted and intense, though the relationship can pass through ups and downs. Once he bonds he sees it through fully. He needs to watch his bluntness.
The feet, ankles and hips are sensitive. Restlessness and stress tell on sleep and the nervous system, so rest and meditation are very helpful.
Mula Female
Probing, philosophical and deep-thinking, she gets to the root of things. She speaks the truth plainly, but restlessness and a sense of being uprooted can settle in.
Research, astrology and spirituality, counselling, healing and teaching suit her, wherever one must go deep.
Devoted but intense. If she watches bluntness and suspicion, married life stays happy. Patience and open talk keep the bond strong.
Care for the feet, ankles and hips. Restlessness tells on sleep, so rest and meditation are helpful.
Mula nakshatra mantra
Mula's deity is Nirriti (goddess of dissolution). The mantra below is chanted to strengthen Mula's energy, especially on the day the Moon is in Mula nakshatra.
Om Nirritaye Namah
Chant 108 times · most auspicious on a Mula nakshatra day or on a Tuesday.
What Mula favours, and what to avoid
Mula is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra, so by its nature certain activities are considered more auspicious in it.
Favourable for
- Mantra practice and spiritual rites
- Surgery and deep medical treatment
- Dealing with enemies and hard problems
- Firm, decisive and bold steps
Better to avoid
- Gentle beginnings like marriage or housewarming
- Starting new relationships or partnerships
- Delicate matters that need trust and openness
The 4 padas and name letters of Mula
Every nakshatra divides into 4 padas (quarters), and each pada has its own navamsa. Babies born in Mula are traditionally named beginning with its syllables: Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi.
1Pada 1 · Aries navamsa (Mars)
Mars makes this quarter the most intense and fearless, with the courage and energy to dig to the root.
2Pada 2 · Taurus navamsa (Venus)
Venus makes this quarter softer, more artistic and relationship-minded, a gentle side amid the depth.
3Pada 3 · Gemini navamsa (Mercury)
Mercury makes this quarter more probing, logical and communicative, sharp at grasping deep matters.
4Pada 4 · Cancer navamsa (Moon)
The Moon makes this quarter more emotional and inward, carrying depth of mind and sensitivity.
Mula compatibility
The guidance below is based on Mula's yoni (Dog) and gana (Rakshasa) and is a general indication only. A precise match needs the full Ashtakoot guna-milan of both charts.
Good match
Mula matches well with nakshatras friendly to its Dog yoni and Rakshasa gana, where depth and loyalty meet on both sides. A partner who understands their changes and probing nature suits them best.
Needs care
A little care helps with yoni-opposed or very gentle, sensitive nakshatras, since Mula's bluntness and upheaval can sometimes hurt them.
Mula's horoscope and more nakshatras
Mula Horoscope, today
Mula's transit-based horoscope for today, with Tara Bala, love, career and health.
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The full Sagittarius horoscope for today and all three nakshatras of the sign in one place.
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Mula, frequently asked questions
Ketu is the ruling planet (nakshatra swami) of Mula nakshatra, so Ketu's qualities show strongly in its natives.
Mula spans Sagittarius 0°00′ to 13°20′, within the Sagittarius sign.
Mula natives are deep, probing and philosophical. As Nirriti's nakshatra, they uproot the old to reach the root of truth; upheaval is part of their path.
Mula's deep, root-seeking energy blooms in research, philosophy, astrology and spirituality, medicine and investigation. Ketu's touch also suits enquiry, herbal work and healing, and teaching. Wherever one must go deep to find the truth, Mula natives lead the way.
Probing, philosophical and deep, driven to reach the very root of truth. As Nirriti's nakshatra, upheaval and change are part of his path. Fearless in speaking the truth, though he can turn blunt and sharp.
Probing, philosophical and deep-thinking, she gets to the root of things. She speaks the truth plainly, but restlessness and a sense of being uprooted can settle in.
The mantra for Mula nakshatra is "Om Nirritaye Namah", dedicated to its deity Nirriti (goddess of dissolution).
Mula's four padas begin with Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi. By tradition, a baby is named starting with the syllable of its pada.
Ketu rules Mula, so its lucky colour is brown, lucky number is 7 and favourable direction is east.
The deity of Mula is Nirriti (goddess of dissolution).
Mula's symbol is Tied roots.
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