Mula Nakshatra
मूल
Mula is ruled by Ketu and presided over by Nirriti, the goddess of dissolution. As “the root”, it is the star of getting to the bottom of things — destroying the false to uncover the truth.
Ruling PlanetKetu (केतु)
DeityNirriti (goddess of dissolution)
SymbolTied bunch of roots
GanaRakshasa
ZodiacSagittarius 0°00′–13°20′
Star No.19 of 27
Personality & Traits
Investigative, philosophical, intense and truth-seeking; willing to uproot illusions in pursuit of deeper reality.
Best Careers
Research and investigation, medicine and pharmacology, philosophy and spirituality, law and forensics.
Mantras for Mula Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Ketu and honour your deity Nirriti (goddess of dissolution) with these mantras.
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#2
दुर्गा चालीसा
Goddess power to navigate Mula’s dissolving energy
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी । नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी ॥
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महामृत्युंजय मंत्र
Protects through Mula’s intense transformations
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mula Nakshatra signify?▼
Mula means “root”. It is ruled by Ketu and presided over by Nirriti, goddess of dissolution. Its symbol is a tied bunch of roots, signifying the search for fundamental truth. It spans 0°–13°20′ of Sagittarius.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती