Mula nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Mula is nakshatra 19 of 27. Its name means "The root". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Mula is the 19th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 0°00′–13°20′ Dhanu (Sagittarius). It is ruled by Ketu; its deity is Nirriti (symbol: bunch of roots). Mula natives are truth-seeking, intense and philosophical; Mula goes to the root of things, and natives may face upheavals that lead to transformation. Name syllables: Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Mula
"Mula" means "The root". Its presiding deity is Nirriti and its symbol is bunch of roots. It covers 0°00′–13°20′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) of the sidereal zodiac.
Mula nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Mula are truth-seeking, intense and philosophical; Mula goes to the root of things, and natives may face upheavals that lead to transformation.
Career themes: research, medicine, philosophy, investigation, ecology.
The four padas of Mula
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00′–3°20′ Sagittarius | Ye | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Mesh (Aries) |
| 2 | 3°20′–6°40′ Sagittarius | Yo | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| 3 | 6°40′–10°00′ Sagittarius | Bha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| 4 | 10°00′–13°20′ Sagittarius | Bhi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Kark (Cancer) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Rakshasa
- Yoni: Dog
- Nadi: Adi (Vata)
- First Mahadasha: Ketu (7 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Mula nakshatra?
Ketu (Ketu). People born in Mula begin life in the Ketu Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 7 years in full.
Which rashi is Mula nakshatra in?
Dhanu (Sagittarius). It spans 0°00′–13°20′ Dhanu (Sagittarius).
What are the name syllables for Mula nakshatra?
Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Mula?
Gana: Rakshasa, yoni: Dog, nadi: Adi (Vata). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.