The Moon in Mula

The Moon in Mula gives a searching, deep mind that strives to get to the root of any question. The person is not afraid of change and is able to start life anew, giving up what has lost its meaning.

About the nakshatra Mula

• Position: 0°–13°20′ Sagittarius (the 19th of the 27 nakshatras); for the Moon in the sign, see Moon in Sagittarius.
• Ruler: Ketu.
• Deity: Nirriti, the goddess of destruction and dissolution.
• Symbol: a bunch of roots.
• Gana: rakshasa.
• Full description: the nakshatra Mula.

Mind and emotions

Mula means "root"; its symbol is a bunch of roots and its deity is Nirriti, the force of dissolution that clears space for the new. So the emotional life of this Moon often passes through crises and reappraisals. The nakshatra lies in Sagittarius, and the search has a philosophical, worldview character. Ketu as the ruler gives intuition, an interest in the spiritual and the ability to let go. Tradition classes the beginning of Mula as gandanta.

The roots, Mula's symbol, go deep underground: much in the life of this Moon happens invisibly and shows itself later. Exploring family history, depth psychology or philosophy often becomes a natural path for her.

Strengths and difficulties

The strengths are a capacity for deep research, decisiveness, honesty, and an interest in philosophy, medicine, herbs and science. The person does well where it is necessary to get to the root cause — in scientific work, diagnostics, investigations and psychology.

The difficulties are sharpness, impatience and a tendency to destroy what could still be repaired. Sometimes there is a feeling of being lost or cut off from one's roots. A steady spiritual or everyday practice helps this Moon to feel grounded.

Relationships

In relationships Mula is sincere and straightforward and values freedom and honesty. Superficiality and pretence are hard for her. A partner who respects her independence and is ready for deep conversations will find a faithful companion in her.

The four padas

• 1st pada (0°–3°20′ Sagittarius). Aries navamsha: energy, courage, directness; the most decisive pada.
• 2nd pada (3°20′–6°40′ Sagittarius). Taurus navamsha: practicality, stability, an interest in material resources.
• 3rd pada (6°40′–10° Sagittarius). Gemini navamsha: curiosity, intellectual search, an interest in languages.
• 4th pada (10°–13°20′ Sagittarius). Cancer navamsha: deep emotionality, attachment to family and roots.

The first mahadasha

The first mahadasha for the Moon in Mula is the period of Ketu (7 years in full). The further the Moon has advanced through the nakshatra, the less of this period remains at birth. Then comes the 20-year mahadasha of Venus. The Ketu period in childhood may bring changes or an early encounter with serious questions; then the long Venus mahadasha begins.

The solar version of this nakshatra is described on the page The Sun in Mula. To find out the pada of your Moon and the start of the dashas, draw up a birth chart.