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Nakshatra 19/27

Mula (மூலம்) nakshatra

Mula is nakshatra number 19 of 27. Rasi span 0°00'-13°20' Dhanus; Vimshottari lord Ketu. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.

Rasi span
0°00'-13°20' Dhanus
Vimshottari lord
Ketu
Deity (traditional)
Nirrti
Symbol (traditional)
Roots
Gana
Rakshasa gana (traditional)
Birth syllables
Traditional birth syllables: Ye, Yo, Ba, Bi

Padas

Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).

Traditional characteristics

Mula is linked with Nirrti; classical lore speaks of uprooting, deep inquiry, and turning foundations. Symbol: roots.

Ketu is the Vimshottari lord. Starts Dhanus. Traditional attribution only.

The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.

Compatibility

Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mula my nakshatra?

This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.

Who rules Mula?

The Vimshottari lord is Ketu. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.

How does this relate to porutham?

Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.