Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Ketu (7-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Dhanu |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni (symbol) | Dog |
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Mula Nakshatra (19 of 27)
Mula nakshatra (#19 of 27): ruling planet Ketu, Rakshasa gana, Aadi nadi, Dog yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Mula is the 19th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Dhanu, ruled by Ketu with Rakshasa gana and Aadi nadi.
The 4 padas of Mula
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 240°00′–243°20′ | Mesha | Mars | Ye |
| Pada 2 | 243°20′–246°40′ | Vrishabha | Venus | Yo |
| Pada 3 | 246°40′–250°00′ | Mithuna | Mercury | Bha |
| Pada 4 | 250°00′–253°20′ | Karka | Moon | Bhi |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Mula →.
Essence of Mula
Mula goes to the root: a researcher's, philosopher's, surgeon's star. You are unafraid of foundations — examining them, and rebuilding them truer.
People born in Mula carry the Rakshasa temperament and Dog yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Aadi nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Mula in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Mula's Rakshasa gana, Aadi nadi and Dog yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Mula nakshatra good for?
Mula (Rakshasa gana, Aadi nadi) is classically associated with Mula goes to the root: a researcher's, philosopher's, surgeon's star. You are unafraid of foundations — examining them, — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Mula?
In gun milan, Mula's Rakshasa gana and Dog yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Krittika, Ardra, Ashlesha — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Mula?
Ketu rules Mula in the vimshottari dasha system (7 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Mula nakshatra?
Babies born in Mula are traditionally named starting with Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Mula baby-name list for examples.