Nirruti / Nirriti (goddess of dissolution, calamity and destruction who lives in the kingdom of the dead and is associated with the powerful goddess, mahakali. she is also called “alakshmi” or the denial of lakshmi; the embodiment of abundance and prosperity), ancient scriptures also consider prajapati (lord of progeny and creation) as the sub deity of this nakshatra.

Element Description
Diety Nirruti
Sounds Ye (ये), Yo (यो), Ba (भा), Be (भी)
Planet Ketu
Colour Bright Yellow
Gana Rakshasha Gana
Animal Male Dog

Introduction to Mula Nakshatra

Welcome to the Mula Nakshatra! (The Star of Transport) We’re excited you’re here.

Mula Nakshatra 1st Pada: People born under Mula nakshatra pada 1 enjoy great plesure from spiritual and philosophical retreat or vacation. It influence the native towards material world. Natives born in this quarter are arrogant and egoistic and they are more concerned about material growth, self respect in society etc.

Natives born in this pada may be recognized by their fair complexion, shining teeth, piercing eye, aggressive talking, big and beautiful nose.A certain degree of erratic egotism and selfcentredness can be noticed when this pada is working through its lower aspect. They love philosophical discussions but at the same time they want to preach what they bring to the table from past lives. They generally have small testicles.

We have to look janam kundali for detailed analysis:

  • Pain, Humiliation and Loss of Face.
  • Break things Apart or Crushing Objects.
  • Inquisitive Mind, Going to the Root of a Topic.
  • Poverty, Money, Extreme nature, Research, Medical.
  • Enjoys exploring the root of any subject
  • Has a deep philosophical nature and an inquisitive mind
  • Rich, lives in luxury
  • Happy
  • Not inclined to injure others
  • Overconfident
  • Has firm and fixed opinions
  • Self-destructive
  • Arrogant
  • Stubborn
  • Lust and anger
  • Health
  • Lacks appreciation for others
  • Faces adversity with composure
  • Skilled at persuading or manipulating people to serve their needs
  • Good politicians
  • Careful
  • Clever
  • Able to live a comfortable life
  • Determined to succeed
  • Learned
  • Good speaking skills
  • Spiritually inclined
  • Generous
  • Jovial
  • Successful
  • Determined
  • Fortune in foreign lands
  • Peace loving
  • Adventurous
  • Brave
  • Explorers
  • Creates own insecurities
  • Lacks appreciation for others
  • Overly focused on goals
  • Not trustworthy
  • Arrogant
  • Self-destructive
  • Stubborn
  • Sabotages their own achievements
  • Has many unsuccessful affairs and/or marriages
  • Low tolerance for boredom
  • Indecisive
  • Fickle at relationships
  • Arrogant
  • Selfish
  • Lust and anger
  • Low boredom threshold
  • Takes lot and gives very little back
  • Business
  • Sales
  • Doctors
  • Pharmacist
  • Philosophers
  • Public speakers
  • Debaters
  • Preachers
  • Writers
  • Lawyers
  • Politicians
  • Spiritual teachers
  • Healers
  • Herbalist
  • Dentists
  • Medicine men
  • Psychotherapists
  • Ascetics
  • Police officers
  • Investigators
  • Soldiers
  • Genetic researchers
  • Astronomers
  • Mortician
  • Rock musicians
  • Tantric studies
  • Treasure hunters
  • Mining industry
  • Destructive activity

Nakshatra Padas

First Pada Second Pada Third Pada Fourth Pada
00°00′ – 03°20′ (09) 03°20′ – 06°40′ (09) 06°40′ – 10°00′ (09) 10°00′ – 13°20′ (09)
Navamsa: Aries Navamsa: Taurs Navamsa: Gemini Navamsa: Cancer
Sound: Ye (Yey) Sound: Yo Sound: Bha (Baa) Sound: Bhe (Bee)
Keyword: Investigation Keyword: Creativity Keyword: Expression Keyword: Emotion

Mula Nakshatra 1st Pada Characteristics Mula Nakshatra 2nd Pada Characteristics
Mula Nakshatra 3rd Pada Characteristics Mula Nakshatra 4th Pada Characteristics

Elements of Mula Nakshatra

Element Description
Star Mula Nakshatra
Sign Sagittarius
Range 00°00′ – 13°20′ in Sagittarius
Diety Nirruti
Planet Ketu
Meaning “The Root” or called as the “Root Star”
Indication The Foundation Star
Symbol Bunch of Roots tied Together (Reticulated Roots), Elephant’s Goad (gives the Elephant one of the Largest Animal on Land Direction), A Lion’s Tail
Shakti (Power) Barhana Shakti (The Power to “Ruin, Destroy and to Break Things Apart”)
Basis Above To Break
Basis Below To Crush
Desire To find the Root of all Progeny
Body Part The Feet, the Left Side of the Trunk
Purushartha (Goal) Kama (Latent Desires, Passion)
Category of Star Tikshna (Sharp/ Dreadful)
Gana (Race) Rakshasa (Demon)
Guna (Quality) Tamas
Varna Butcher
Pancha Mahabhuta Air (Vayu)
TriMurthi Brahma (Create)
Animal Dog
Bird Red Vulture, Ruddy Shelduck (Chakravaaka Pakshi)
Tree Sarjaka, Salai, Anjan, Kammara, Black Dammar (Latin Name: Boswellia Serrata or Canarium Stricpum)
Sounds Yeh, Yo, Baa, Bee
Colour Bright Yellow
Tridosha Vata (Wing or Air + Space)
Yoni (Gender) Male
Direction North
Gotra (Clan) Pulastya (name translates as “One having Smooth Hair”)
Direction of Motion Adho Mukha (Looking Down/ Facing Downwards)