Tied roots/Elephant goad

Mula (मूल / मूल)

Deity: NirritiGoddess of Destruction

Teekshna

Overview

Ruling PlanetKetu
GanaRakshasa
ElementAir
GunaTamas
GenderEunuch
CasteShudra
PurusharthaKama
Animal SymbolDog
QualityRoots, foundations

Astronomical Span

Degree Range0° — 13.333333°
RashiSagittarius

Four Padas (Quarters)

PadaDegree RangeRashiRuling PlanetSyllables
10° — 3.333333°SagittariusJupiterYe
23.333333° — 6.666666°SagittariusJupiterYo
36.666666° — 10°SagittariusJupiterBha
410° — 13.333333°SagittariusJupiterBhi

Traits & Nature

Positive Traits

Deep researcherFoundationalTransformative

Challenging Traits

DestructiveTroublesomeIntense

Mythology & Deity

DeityNirriti
AssociatedGoddess of Destruction

Story

Most intense Ganda Mula, represents destruction and roots

Symbolism

Roots, destruction, transformation

Spiritual Lesson

Find truth in roots

Domain Effects

Root destruction, deep transformation, getting to core. Most intense nakshatra. Avoid all auspicious ceremonies. Use for endings and deep investigation.

General40/100

destruction, root, deep, transformation, endings

Career50/100

root causes, deep investigation, destruction

Love25/100

destruction, root, intense

Finance35/100

destruction, root, investigation

Health55/100

root causes, deep, destruction

Spiritual75/100

destruction, root, moksha, nirriti, ketu

Classical Reference

Mula destroys to the root like Nirriti. Most inauspicious for celebrations and beginnings. Use for endings, investigation, and deep transformation. - All Classical Texts

Modern Application

Use ONLY for ending things, deep investigation, radical transformation. Never for weddings, launches, or celebrations. Therapy and deep work okay.

Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)

Favorable Activities

Research into rootsDealing with destructionKetu practicesRoot cause investigationDestroying old patternsDeep researchEnding what's doneRadical transformationNirriti worshipMoksha practicesGetting to coreDeep detoxForensic analysis

Unfavorable Activities

MarriageJoyful eventsNew venturesMarriage ceremoniesAny celebrationsNew beginningsBuilding anythingSurface workAuspicious eventsLaunchesProposals

Most intense Ganda Mula - requires remedies

Mantras & Sounds

Beeja MantraOm Nirrytyai Namah
Simple MantraOm Mulaya Namaha
Mantra Count108

Syllables

YeYoBhaBhi

Body & Health

Body PartsFeet, Left side
Common AilmentsFeet, Hips

Compatibility

Most Compatible

Compatible

Challenging

Colors

Brownish yellow

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Alternatives: Golden brown

Suitable Vocations

ResearchInvestigationTransformationKetu work

Special Notes

  • Most intense Ganda Mula
  • Requires strong remedies