Mula nakshatra
मूल · ruled by Ketu · 0°00′ Dhanu – 13°20′ Dhanu
Mula is nakshatra 19 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 0°00′ Dhanu to 13°20′ Dhanu; it is ruled by Ketu. Its symbol, a bunch of roots, is about getting to the bottom of things. Mula natives are often investigative, philosophical and unafraid to dismantle what does not work in order to rebuild.
What is Mula like?
Mula, “the root”, lies near the galactic centre and is ruled by Nirriti, the goddess who dissolves what has decayed. Its symbol, a bunch of roots, is about getting to the bottom of things. Mula natives are often investigative, philosophical and unafraid to dismantle what does not work in order to rebuild. Ketu adds spiritual depth and detachment. Tradition considers Mula intense but deeply truth-seeking.
Key strengths
- Getting to the root
- Philosophical depth
- Courage to start over
- Research ability
Traditional fields of work
Research, investigation, medicine-adjacent research, philosophy, botany, archaeology and spiritual teaching.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00′ Dhanu | Mesha | Ye (ये) |
| 2 | 3°20′ Dhanu | Vrishabha | Yo (यो) |
| 3 | 6°40′ Dhanu | Mithuna | Bha (भा) |
| 4 | 10°00′ Dhanu | Karka | Bhi (भी) |
How does Mula shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Mula, life begins in Ketu mahadasha. Ketu’s full period is 7 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Mula the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Mula gives almost the full 7 years, while one near the end gives only months. Venus dasha (20 years) follows.
How does Mula work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Adi nadi: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Rakshasa) — full 6 Gana points: Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha.
Same yoni (Dog) — full 4 Yoni points: Ardra.
What else do people ask about Mula?
Who is the lord of Mula nakshatra?
Mula is ruled by Ketu, and its deity is Nirriti (goddess of dissolution). People born with the Moon in Mula begin life in the Ketu Vimshottari dasha (a 7-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Venus.
What are the name syllables for Mula nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi (ये, यो, भा, भी). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Mula?
Mula is Rakshasa gana, Dog yoni (male) and Adi nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Mula in?
Mula spans 0°00′ Dhanu to 13°20′ Dhanu, so it lies in Dhanu.
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