#19 · 0°00' – 13°20' Sagittarius · Ruled by Ketu

Mula

Mula is the nakshatra of the root — where things are stripped to their essence and the false is destroyed so truth can stand. Its deity Nirriti presides over dissolution; its symbol, the tied roots, shows both the search for foundations and the power to uproot illusion.

Meaning

the root; the foundation of reality

Symbol

Bunch of roots tied together (or a lion's tail)

Deity

Nirriti (the goddess of dissolution and destruction)

Ruling Planet

Ketu

Characteristics

Mula natives are truth-seekers with a gift for piercing to the core of any matter. They are excellent researchers, investigators, and reformers who fearlessly cut away whatever is false — including comfortable lies. Ketu gives them penetration; Sagittarius gives their truth-seeking an expansive, philosophical reach.

Strong Traits

Deep research, integrity, fearless truth-telling, transformation, and reconstruction from the raw root.

Growth Theme

To learn compassion in destruction — Mula uproots illusions but must rebuild what it clears; destruction is a phase, not a destination.

Keywords

roottruthresearchdestruction of illusiontransformation

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