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Mula nakshatra
The nineteenth of the 27 lunar mansions of Vedic astrology. Its name means the root.
| Number | 19 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Meaning of the name | The root |
| Span | Dhanu 0°00′ to Dhanu 13°20′ (sidereal) |
| Moon sign (rashi) | Dhanu |
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
| Deity | Nirriti |
| Symbol | A bunch of roots tied together |
| Main stars | the stars of the Scorpion's tail |
Padas and name letters
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. A child born with the Moon in a pada is traditionally given a name starting with that pada's syllable.
| Pada | Syllable | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ye | Dhanu from 0°00′ |
| 2 | Yo | Dhanu from 3°20′ |
| 3 | Bha | Dhanu from 6°40′ |
| 4 | Bhi | Dhanu from 10°00′ |
Spellings and a few syllables vary between regional traditions; a family priest may use a slightly different list.
When the Moon is in Mula
The Moon passes through Mula about once every 27.3 days and stays about a day. Times are IST, to the minute; almanacs can differ by one.
2026
| Moon enters Mula | Moon leaves |
|---|---|
| Fri 16 Jan, 5:47 am | Sat 17 Jan, 8:12 am |
| Thu 12 Feb, 1:42 pm | Fri 13 Feb, 4:12 pm |
| Wed 11 Mar, 10:00 pm | Fri 13 Mar, 12:43 am |
| Wed 8 Apr, 5:53 am | Thu 9 Apr, 8:48 am |
| Tue 5 May, 12:54 pm | Wed 6 May, 3:53 pm |
| Mon 1 Jun, 7:08 pm | Tue 2 Jun, 10:06 pm |
| Mon 29 Jun, 1:08 am | Tue 30 Jun, 4:03 am |
| Sun 26 Jul, 7:34 am | Mon 27 Jul, 10:28 am |
| Sat 22 Aug, 2:49 pm | Sun 23 Aug, 5:44 pm |
| Fri 18 Sep, 10:44 pm | Sun 20 Sep, 1:42 am |
| Fri 16 Oct, 6:47 am | Sat 17 Oct, 9:46 am |
| Thu 12 Nov, 2:18 pm | Fri 13 Nov, 5:17 pm |
| Wed 9 Dec, 9:00 pm | Thu 10 Dec, 11:57 pm |
2027
| Moon enters Mula | Moon leaves |
|---|---|
| Wed 6 Jan, 3:06 am | Thu 7 Jan, 6:07 am |
| Tue 2 Feb, 9:21 am | Wed 3 Feb, 12:25 pm |
| Mon 1 Mar, 4:26 pm | Tue 2 Mar, 7:26 pm |
| Mon 29 Mar, 12:31 am | Tue 30 Mar, 3:17 am |
| Sun 25 Apr, 8:57 am | Mon 26 Apr, 11:29 am |
| Sat 22 May, 4:50 pm | Sun 23 May, 7:17 pm |
| Fri 18 Jun, 11:40 pm | Sun 20 Jun, 2:12 am |
| Fri 16 Jul, 5:39 am | Sat 17 Jul, 8:21 am |
| Thu 12 Aug, 11:33 am | Fri 13 Aug, 2:18 pm |
| Wed 8 Sep, 6:16 pm | Thu 9 Sep, 8:51 pm |
| Wed 6 Oct, 2:14 am | Thu 7 Oct, 4:28 am |
| Tue 2 Nov, 11:06 am | Wed 3 Nov, 12:57 pm |
| Mon 29 Nov, 7:47 pm | Tue 30 Nov, 9:29 pm |
| Mon 27 Dec, 3:14 am | Tue 28 Dec, 5:06 am |
Is Mula your birth nakshatra?
Your janma nakshatra is the one the Moon was in when you were born. Find yours with the Moon sign calculator, or see which nakshatra the Moon is in today.