Mula
Ketu · Nirriti, goddess of destruction and dissolution
Mula means 'the root', a nakshatra that opens philosophical Sagittarius by insisting on getting to the very bottom of things - pulling up whatever is planted to examine its roots, even if that means uprooting it entirely. Ruled by Ketu and governed by Nirriti, goddess of destruction and dissolution, Mula favours investigation, deep research and a willingness to dismantle what isn't working, however established it may be. Mula natives are often drawn to uncover fundamental truths, in medicine, philosophy or research.
Significations
- Investigation, research and the drive to find root causes
- Willingness to dismantle or question deeply established structures
- Philosophical and spiritual inquiry into life's fundamental questions
- Detachment from material outcomes in favour of deeper truth
- Herbal medicine, healing and knowledge of roots and remedies
When Strong
- Genuine skill in research, diagnosis or getting to the heart of a problem
- Philosophical depth and comfort questioning conventional assumptions
- The courage to dismantle what's broken, even at personal cost
- A grounding, practical wisdom drawn from direct experience
When Weak
- Destructive impulses turned against one's own foundations - home, career, health
- Detachment that tips into instability or rootlessness
- Repeated upheaval before finding lasting ground to stand on
- Restlessness in relationships due to a need to question everything
Remedies
- Mantra:
- Om Ketave Namah, chanted on Tuesdays.
- Gemstone:
- Cat's Eye (Lehsunia), worn only after proper astrological consultation.
- Donation:
- Donate multicoloured cloth or blankets to the needy on Tuesdays.
- Fasting:
- A Tuesday fast, kept simple.
A bundle of roots, or a lion's tail · Sagittarius 0°00' - 13°20' · Pada 1: Aries navamsa · Pada 2: Taurus navamsa · Pada 3: Gemini navamsa · Pada 4: Cancer navamsa