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Mula Nakshatra
Mula means 'the root.' It digs to the bottom of things and is not sentimental about what it finds there. Ruled by Nirriti, it governs endings that free — pulling a thing up by the roots so something truer can grow.
| Sidereal span | 0°00′ Sagittarius – 13°20′ Sagittarius (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Nirriti (the goddess of dissolution) |
| Symbol | A bunch of roots tied together |
| Ruling planet | Ketu — a Mula Moon begins life in a Ketu mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| In a word | roots, truth, dissolution |
Moon in Mula (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Mula asks the deepest questions in the room and cannot pretend otherwise; its peace comes from getting to the truth, whatever it costs.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Ketu — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Mula nakshatra?
Mula is ruled by Ketu. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Mula begins life in a Ketu mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Mula mean?
A Moon in Mula asks the deepest questions in the room and cannot pretend otherwise; its peace comes from getting to the truth, whatever it costs.
What is the symbol and deity of Mula?
Mula’s symbol is a bunch of roots tied together, and its presiding deity is Nirriti (the goddess of dissolution). Its span is 0°00′ Sagittarius – 13°20′ Sagittarius (Lahiri sidereal).