Mula nakshatra
मूल19 of 27- Lord: Ketu
- Deity: Nirriti
- Where it sits: Sagittarius
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 18-09-2026, 10:45 PM to 1:43 AM, 20 Sep
- 16-10-2026, 6:48 AM to 9:47 AM, 17 Oct
- 12-11-2026, 2:19 PM to 5:17 PM, 13 Nov
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordKetu
- DeityNirriti
- SymbolA bunch of roots
- GanaRakshasa
- YoniDog
- ElementFire
- MotivationKama
- DoshaPitta
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits0°00' – 13°20' Sagittarius
About Mula nakshatra
Mula means root, and its devi is Nirriti. This nakshatra is about going to the bottom — clearing away the surface to see what lies under it. People born here do not stop at the surface.
What they are like
- A habit of going to the root
- Keeps asking questions
- A deep pull towards the spiritual
- Speaks straight
- Lets go of attachment easily
- A life of ups and downs
- An investigating nature
- Fearless underneath
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Gets to the truth
- Bears even a big loss
- Can study something deeply
- Starts again from scratch
Weak side
- Life stays turbulent
- Distance creeps into relationships
- Their words turn harsh
- The mind does not settle anywhere
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ye (ये) | Aries |
| 2 | Yo (यो) | Taurus |
| 3 | Bha (भा) | Gemini |
| 4 | Bhi (भी) | Cancer |
Work that suits
- Research and investigation
- Medicine and herbs
- Spiritual practice
- Philosophy and teaching
- Disaster and relief work
Watch in health
- Hips and thighs
- Feet
- Digestion
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ निरृतये नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Tuesday.
Remedies
- Worship Ganesh ji on Tuesday
- Chant 'Om Kem Ketave Namah'
- Wear brown and red
- Plant a tree and look after it
- Donate blankets and sesame
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Mula nakshatra?
Mula is ruled by Ketu. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Ketu for someone born in Mula.
Which rashi does Mula nakshatra fall in?
All of Mula sits in Sagittarius — from 0°0' to 13°20'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Mula nakshatra be named with?
Ye, Yo, Bha or Bhi, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Mula nakshatra?
Mula's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni is Dog. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.