Mula Nakshatra

Mula nakshatra (Sagittarius 0°–13°20′) is ruled by Ketu, with Nirriti (goddess of dissolution) as its presiding deity and tied bunch of roots / lion's tail as its symbol. Mula, 'the root', is ruled by Ketu and presided over by Nirriti, goddess of dissolution. It digs to the very root of things, tearing away the surface to reach truth. Natives are investigative, philosophical and intense, drawn to get to the bottom of every matter; their lives often involve uprooting and rebuilding on deeper foundations.

Personality & traits

Mula, 'the root', is ruled by Ketu and presided over by Nirriti, goddess of dissolution. It digs to the very root of things, tearing away the surface to reach truth. Natives are investigative, philosophical and intense, drawn to get to the bottom of every matter; their lives often involve uprooting and rebuilding on deeper foundations.

Career & profession

Research and investigation, philosophy and spirituality, medicine (especially roots/herbs), psychology, and transformational work that destroys to rebuild.

Love, marriage & compatibility

Intense and searching in love, Mula natives want depth and truth, not surface comfort. Relationships may pass through upheaval; with honesty and a spiritually attuned partner, they find profound, transformative bonds.

Strengths

Getting to the root of truth; Philosophical depth; Courage to rebuild from scratch.

Challenges

Destructiveness and upheaval; Restlessness and extremes; Bluntness.

Remedies

Worship Nirriti or Goddess Kali/Ma Durga and steady Ketu; embrace constructive endings and spiritual study.

Who is the ruling planet (lord) of Mula nakshatra?

Mula nakshatra is ruled by Ketu in the Vimshottari dasha system.

What is the deity and symbol of Mula?

The presiding deity of Mula is Nirriti (goddess of dissolution) and its symbol is Tied bunch of roots / lion's tail.

Which rashi (zodiac sign) is Mula nakshatra in?

Mula spans Sagittarius 0°–13°20′. Its gana is Rakshasa, nadi Vata, and yoni Dog.

What are the name-starting syllables (akshar) for Mula?

The four padas of Mula begin with the syllables Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi.