Mula Nakshatra
0°–13°20′ Sagittarius
Ruling Planet
Ketu
Deity
Nirriti
Symbol
Tied Roots
Degrees
0°–13°20′ Sagittarius
Number
19
Padas
4
Four Padas of Mula
Pada 1
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Pada 2
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Pada 3
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Pada 4
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Classical Significance
Mula is the 19th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Nirriti and its ruling planet is Ketu, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Tied Roots encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Mula express the qualities of Ketu filtered through the archetypal energy of Nirriti.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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