Mula Nakshatra
Mula shows a wish to get to the root of things, to search deeply and to find the truth.
- Ruling planet
- Ketu · dasha 7 years
- Deity
- Nirriti
- Symbol
- A bunch of roots
- Gana
- Rakshasa (fierce)
- Yoni
- Dog
- Nadi
- Aadi (Vata)
- Zodiac span
- Dhanu (Sagittarius) 0° – 13°20′
Nature of people born in Mula
There is an ability to grow stronger through major changes in life.
The four padas of Mula
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 0° – 3°20′ | Mesha (Aries) | Ye |
| 2 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Yo |
| 3 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 6°40′ – 10° | Mithuna (Gemini) | Bha |
| 4 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 10° – 13°20′ | Kataka (Cancer) | Bhi |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Mula the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Rakshasa (fierce)), yoni (Dog) and nadi (Aadi (Vata)) of Mula are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Mula nakshatra?
Mula is ruled by Ketu. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Ketu dasha (7 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Mula?
Mula: Rakshasa (fierce) gana, Dog yoni, Aadi (Vata) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Mula?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Ye · 2 — Yo · 3 — Bha · 4 — Bhi.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.