Mula nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Mula nakshatra meaning
- Mula
- nakshatra
- Ketu
- roots
- truth
Mula is the nineteenth nakshatra, in sidereal Sagittarius. It is ruled by Ketu, its deity is Nirriti and its symbol is a bundle of roots. It is the nakshatra of getting to the root and seeking truth.
Where is Mula in the zodiac?
Mula spans 0° to 13°20' of sidereal Sagittarius. On the full zodiac circle that is 240° to 253°20', the 19th of the 27 nakshatras.
Mula: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by Ketu (the Moon's south node). Its deity is Nirriti, goddess of dissolution and chaos. She reminds us that the old often has to come apart before something new is built.
Mula: the symbol and its meaning
The symbol of Mula is a bunch of roots tied together. Mula means "root", and this nakshatra wants to get to the bottom of everything.
Mula personality traits
Mula people are deep thinkers, researchers and seekers of truth. Surface answers do not satisfy them.
- Depth and a gift for research
- Honesty
- Radicalism
What is Mula good for?
Traditionally Mula is a harsh nakshatra, good for research, getting to the root of things and removing what you no longer need.
- Research and philosophy
- Letting go of excess
- Work with herbs and roots