Mula Nakshatra मूळ
Mula, the nineteenth nakshatra, opens Sagittarius near the galactic centre. Ruled by Ketu and presided over by Nirriti, goddess of dissolution, its symbol - a bundle of roots - digs to the very foundation of things.
- Ruling Graha
- Ketu
- Deity
- Nirriti
- Symbol
- Tied bunch of roots
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Zodiac
- 0°00' - 13°20' Sagittarius
- Nature
- Sharp & dreadful (Tikshna)
Ketu - the Moon's south node, a shadowy 'planet' of detachment, intuition, mysticism and spiritual liberation.
Nirriti - the goddess of dissolution and destruction, who clears the ground for renewal.
Personality & traits
Mula natives are investigative, intense and truth-seeking, driven to uproot illusion and reach the core. Their depth can bring upheaval, extremes or destructiveness.
Career & profession
Research and investigation, medicine and pharmacology, philosophy and spirituality - fields that get to the root of a problem.
Favorable activities
Its sharp (Tikshna) nature suits deep enquiry and radical change; best avoided for weddings, travel and auspicious beginnings.