Mula Nakshatra
- Number
- 19 of 27
- Hindi name
- मूल
- Ruling planet
- Ketu
- Deity
- Nirriti
- Symbol
- A bunch of roots
- Rashi
- Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Span
- 0°00′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) to 13°20′ Dhanu (Sagittarius)
The nature of Mula
Goes to the root of things. Searches for the truth and is not afraid to start over.
A nakshatra adds detail to your rashi. Two people with the same rashi can feel quite different if their Moon sits in different nakshatras.
The four padas of Mula
Each nakshatra is split into four quarters called padas, each 3°20′ wide. Padas are used for small details, like the first letter of a baby's name.
- Pada 1 starts at 0°00′ Dhanu (Sagittarius). Its navamsha sign is Mesh (Aries).
- Pada 2 starts at 3°20′ Dhanu (Sagittarius). Its navamsha sign is Vrishabh (Taurus).
- Pada 3 starts at 6°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius). Its navamsha sign is Mithun (Gemini).
- Pada 4 starts at 10°00′ Dhanu (Sagittarius). Its navamsha sign is Kark (Cancer).
Mula and your dasha
If the Moon was in Mula when you were born, your life starts in the Ketu mahadasha. How much of it is left at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Mula.
Nakshatras before and after
- Before: Jyeshtha
- After: Purva Ashadha
See all 27 nakshatras, or read what a nakshatra is.