Which planet rules Mula nakshatra?

Mula nakshatra is ruled by Ketu in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Ketu Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Mula nakshatra?

The symbol of Mula is the tied roots, and its presiding deity is Nirriti. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Mula nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Mula Nakshatra

The root star — investigative and unearthing, digging to the foundation of things.

Number: 19 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Ketu
Presiding deity: Nirriti
Symbol: Tied roots

Nature and traits

People associated with Mula are often described as investigative, philosophical, intense and truth-seeking. As a Ketu-ruled nakshatra under Nirriti, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Ketu planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Mula nakshatra?: Mula nakshatra is ruled by Ketu in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Ketu Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Mula nakshatra?: The symbol of Mula is the tied roots, and its presiding deity is Nirriti. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Mula nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.