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Nakshatra 19 of 27

Mula

मूलMūla

Ruled by Ketu · deity Nirriti

LordKetu

The graha that rules this nakshatra and colours its days.

DeityNirriti

The presiding devata whose qualities the nakshatra carries.

SymbolBunch of roots tied together

The traditional image that sums up its nature.

GanaRakshasa

Temperament: Deva (gentle), Manushya (human), Rakshasa (fierce).

NatureTikshna (Sharp)

What kind of activity the day suits.

TattvaVayu (Air)

The element it belongs to.

ShaktiBarhana Shakti

Its particular power, from the Taittiriya Brahmana.

YoniDog (male)

Its animal symbol, used in compatibility.

NadiAdi

The channel (Adi, Madhya, Antya), used in compatibility.

RashiDhanu

The sign or signs its four padas fall in.

Qualities

Mula, ruled by Ketu with Nirriti as its deity, is symbolised by a bunch of roots tied together. It carries the urge to reach the root of things, to investigate deeply and to let go of what has outgrown its purpose. The day favours research, inner inquiry, decluttering and endings that make space for growth. Change can feel unsettling, and trust in the deeper process brings steadiness.

Shakti: The power to uproot what no longer serves.

Nakshatra mantraॐ निर्ऋतये नमः (Om Nirṛtaye Namaḥ)

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Favourable for

  • Research and investigation
  • Decluttering
  • Inner inquiry
  • Ending what has run its course
  • Gardening and root work

Better to avoid

  • Better to postpone major launches
  • Go gently with sudden decisions
  • Better to slow down before big changes

Next occurrenceFri 16 Oct, 06:48 → Sat 17 Oct, 09:47 IST · New Delhi

The four padas

  1. 1Mesha navamsaName syllable “Ye”
  2. 2Vrishabha navamsaName syllable “Yo”
  3. 3Mithuna navamsaName syllable “Bha”
  4. 4Karka navamsaName syllable “Bhi”

Practices for Mula

The 27 nakshatras

Moon and nakshatra guidance is traditional Jyotisha offered for reflection and practice. It is not a prediction, and it is not medical, financial or legal advice. Please use your own judgement and seek a qualified professional where needed.