Mula nakshatra
मूल · 0°00′ – 13°20′ Sagittarius · ruled by Ketu, presided over by Nirriti.
Quick facts
Rooted · intense · truth-seeking. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.
| Pada | Span | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 240°00′ – 243°20′ | Aries | Ye |
| Pada 2 | 243°20′ – 246°40′ | Aries | Yo |
| Pada 3 | 246°40′ – 250°00′ | Taurus | Bha |
| Pada 4 | 250°00′ – 253°20′ | Gemini | Bhi |
A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Purva Ashadha; before it, in Jyeshtha.
Nirriti's roots give depth, investigative power and a drive to reach the core of things. Natives often rebuild from the ground up.
Research, medicine, investigation, philosophy, archaeology and counselling.
Digestion, hips and stress; grounding practices help.
Intense and honest, and needs a partner unafraid of depth.
Remedies & practice
Perform gandamoola shanti where tradition calls for it, serve the elderly, and keep a daily grounding practice.
Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
Neighbouring nakshatras
