Mula nakshatra (மூலம்)
Mula is the 19th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Ketu, its presiding deity is Nirriti, goddess of dissolution, and its symbol is a bunch of roots.
| Tamil / Hindi | மூலம் / मूल |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 0°00′ Dhanu – 13°20′ Dhanu |
| Rasi | Dhanu (all four padas) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Ketu |
| Deity | Nirriti, goddess of dissolution |
| Symbol | a bunch of roots |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Dog (male) |
| Nadi | Adi |
| Rajju | Pada |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Ashlesha |
People born with the Moon in Mula begin life in the dasha of Ketu. In marriage matching, its Rakshasa gana, Adi nadi and Pada rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Mula bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: Purva Phalguni.
Uttamam for some padas: —.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for a Mula bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Purva Phalguni | 8 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Vishakha | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 3–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 8 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Revati | 6 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Mula | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Ardra | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashlesha | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Punarvasu | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Phalguni | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 3–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Hasta | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Jyeshtha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashwini | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shatabhisha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Mula groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: Bharani, Purva Ashadha.
Uttamam for some padas: Krittika, Uttara Ashadha.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for a Mula groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bharani | 8 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Krittika | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Uttara Ashadha | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Purva Ashadha | 7 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Dhanishta | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Magha | 6 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Mula | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashwini | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ardra | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shatabhisha | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Punarvasu | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Phalguni | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashlesha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Hasta | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Jyeshtha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
Matching here uses the birth stars only, with the rules AstroRealm applies (strict view: partial matches not counted). A full match also depends on the rasi and pada, which come from the exact birth time — check the full matching with both birth details, and consult an astrologer before deciding.
Check full matching Porutham table
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