PosituneMula Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 19 of 27. Mula is ruled by Ketu and its presiding deity is Nirriti. Its symbol is: roots tied together.
Ruling planetKetu
DeityNirriti
SymbolRoots tied together
SignDhanu
When the Moon is in Mula
Naming sounds by Pada
Mula runs from 0°00′ to 13°20′ of Dhanu, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ye | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
| 2 | Yo | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
| 3 | Bha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 6°40′ to 10°00′ |
| 4 | Bhi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 10°00′ to 13°20′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.