Nakshatra 19 of 27
Mula Nakshatra
Mula, "the root", is governed by Nirriti, the goddess of dissolution. It is linked with getting to the root of things, philosophical inquiry and release from attachment.
Zodiac range0°00′ Sagittarius – 13°20′ Sagittarius
Ruling planetKetu
DeityNirriti
SymbolBunch of roots
GanaRakshasa
RashiSagittarius
Traditional themes
Mula is traditionally associated with roots, investigation, letting go. Its ruling planet, Ketu, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Mula, who begins life in the Ketu Mahadasha (7 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Rakshasa gana places Mula among the rakshasa (intense, independent) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Mula
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 0°00′ Sagittarius – 3°20′ Sagittarius | Aries | Ye |
| Pada 2 | 3°20′ Sagittarius – 6°40′ Sagittarius | Taurus | Yo |
| Pada 3 | 6°40′ Sagittarius – 10°00′ Sagittarius | Gemini | Bha |
| Pada 4 | 10°00′ Sagittarius – 13°20′ Sagittarius | Cancer | Bhi |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi. Find yours.
Is Mula your birth star? Your Janma Nakshatra depends on the Moon's exact position at birth. Use the Nakshatra calculator to find yours and its pada.