Vedic Astrology · Nakshatra
Mula Nakshatra
Nakshatra 19 of 27 · Ruled by Ketu · Presided by Nirriti
Key Facts
Ruling Planet
Ketu
Deity
Nirriti
Symbol
Bunch of roots
Element
Air
Quality
Sharp
About Mula
Mula means "root" — and this nakshatra is associated with the capacity to go to the very root of things, to strip away what is superficial and find what is fundamental. Presided over by Nirriti, the goddess of dissolution and destruction, and ruled by Ketu, Mula carries the energy of the seeker who will not stop at comfortable answers. Those born here often experience significant upheaval that forces depth — losses that turn out to be initiations.
Core Strengths
Shadow Side
- Significant life upheaval as a recurring theme
- Tendency toward extremism — total commitment or complete rejection
- Difficulty with conventional success or comfort
- Can be ruthless in the pursuit of truth at the expense of ordinary life
“I go to the root of things. The upheaval in my life is an initiation, not a punishment.”
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