Nakshatra 19 of 27
Mula Nakshatra
A deep, investigative Nakshatra that gets to the root of things — philosophical and truth-seeking, often through dismantling the surface to find what is foundational.
intenseTikshna (sharp)Ruled by Ketu
Sign span (computed)
Dhanu
240°00′–253°20′ of the zodiac
Ruling planet &
Ketu · 7 years
period length
Deity & symbol
a bunch of tied roots
Deity: Nirriti (goddess of dissolution)
the power to ruin in order to reach the root
Temperament & matching attributes
- : Rakshasa (intense) — strong-willed, independent and determined.
- : Dog — the animal symbol used in compatibility.
- : Aadi (Vata) — the first Nadi group. The heaviest koota in Kundali matching.
These feed the 36-point Kundali matching score.
Name sounds by pada
Each of the four quarters () of Mula has a traditional starting sound for a baby's name:
Pada 1: Ye (ये)Pada 2: Yo (यो)Pada 3: Bha (भा)Pada 4: Bhi (भी)
Looking for a name? See Mula baby names.
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