Mula at a glance
| Hindi name | मूल |
|---|---|
| Number | 19 of 27 |
| Span | 30°00′ Vrishchika – 13°20′ Dhanu |
| Rashi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Ketu (केतु) |
| Deity | Nirriti, goddess of dissolution |
| Symbol | Bunch of roots |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Dog |
| Nadi | Aadi |
Mula nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ye | ये | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | Yo | यो | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 3 | Bha | भा | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 4 | Bhi | भी | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Mula
Getting to the root of things; research and renunciation. The presiding deity, Nirriti, goddess of dissolution, colours its qualities, and its lord Ketu sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Mula?
Fri, 13 Nov, Thu, 10 Dec, Wed, 6 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Mula; see today's panchang.
Mula nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Mula nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Ye (ये); pada 2 – Yo (यो); pada 3 – Bha (भा); pada 4 – Bhi (भी). A baby born in Mula is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Mula nakshatra?
Ketu (केतु) is the ruling planet of Mula, which begins the Ketu mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Nirriti, goddess of dissolution.
Which rashi does Mula belong to?
All four padas of Mula fall in Dhanu (Sagittarius).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Mula?
Mula has Rakshasa gana, Dog yoni and Aadi nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.