Nakshatra 19 of 27
Mula Nakshatra
The root. Ruled by Ketu, presided over by Nirriti, goddess of dissolution.
Quick Answer
Mula is the 19th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 0°00' Sagittarius to 13°20' Sagittarius in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Ketu, presided over by Nirriti, goddess of dissolution, and its symbol is a bundle of roots.
Mula at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 0°00' Sagittarius to 13°20' Sagittarius
- Tropical span in 2026
- 24°14' Sagittarius to 7°34' Capricorn
- Ruling planet
- Ketu
- Deity
- Nirriti, goddess of dissolution
- Symbol
- A bundle of roots
- Name means
- The root
The Quality of Mula
Mula is the root. Ruled by Ketu and presided over by Nirriti, it digs down to the beginning of things and lets what no longer lives fall away. It searches for what is true at the bottom, and finds freedom there.
What is at the root of what you are facing right now?
The Four Padas of Mula
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00' Sagittarius to 3°20' Sagittarius | Aries |
| 2 | 3°20' Sagittarius to 6°40' Sagittarius | Taurus |
| 3 | 6°40' Sagittarius to 10°00' Sagittarius | Gemini |
| 4 | 10°00' Sagittarius to 13°20' Sagittarius | Cancer |
When the Moon Is in Mula
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 3:49 AM ET | Nov 13, 6:47 AM ET | Nov 12, 2:19 PM IST | Nov 13, 5:17 PM IST |
| Dec 9, 10:30 AM ET | Dec 10, 1:28 PM ET | Dec 9, 9:00 PM IST | Dec 10, 11:58 PM IST |
| Jan 5, 4:37 PM ET | Jan 6, 7:38 PM ET | Jan 6, 3:07 AM IST | Jan 7, 6:08 AM IST |
| Feb 1, 10:51 PM ET | Feb 3, 1:56 AM ET | Feb 2, 9:21 AM IST | Feb 3, 12:26 PM IST |
The Sun in Mula, 2026
The Sun enters Mula on December 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM ET (10:25 AM IST on December 16) and stays until December 29, 2026 at 2:14 AM ET (12:44 PM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Mula: Jyeshtha, ruled by Mercury. After it: Purva Ashadha, ruled by Venus. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Mula
What Is the Lord of Mula Nakshatra?
Ketu rules Mula, the 19th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Mula begins life in the Ketu period.
Where Is Mula Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Mula spans 0°00' Sagittarius to 13°20' Sagittarius in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 24°14' Sagittarius to 7°34' Capricorn in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Mula?
The presiding deity of Mula is Nirriti, goddess of dissolution. Its symbol is a bundle of roots. The name means "the root".
What Are the Four Padas of Mula?
Pada 1 runs 0°00' Sagittarius to 3°20' Sagittarius (navamsa Aries); Pada 2 runs 3°20' Sagittarius to 6°40' Sagittarius (navamsa Taurus); Pada 3 runs 6°40' Sagittarius to 10°00' Sagittarius (navamsa Gemini); Pada 4 runs 10°00' Sagittarius to 13°20' Sagittarius (navamsa Cancer).
When Is the Moon in Mula Next?
The Moon is next in Mula from November 12, 2026 at 3:49 AM ET (2:19 PM IST) until November 13, 2026 at 6:47 AM ET (5:17 PM IST). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Mula in 2026?
The Sun enters Mula on December 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM ET (10:25 AM IST on December 16) and leaves on December 29, 2026 at 2:14 AM ET (12:44 PM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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