ARE YOU BORN IN MULA / MOOLAM'S NAKSHATRA? (Star 19)

MULA / MOOLAM, consists of a bunch of 9 stars, which were seen by ancient vedic seers as forming a shape similar to a LION's TAIL. Their brightest stars, SHAULA & LESATH, have visual magnitudes of 1.63 & 2.68 respectively.

MULA's main symbol is a "TIED BUNCH OF ROOTS". Both its name and symbol emphasize the word "root". Just like its planetary ruler Ketu, this nakshatra deals with getting to the bottom / core of everything. The term "root" has another meaning in the word "rooted". This nakshatra also relates to something properly rooted.

In ancient medical systems like Ayurveda, roots of various plants are used for medicinal purposes, thus Mula is directly associated with making medicines.

Its presiding deity as per vedic is the Goddess of dissolution and destruction known as NITTRI, a name which translates into "calamity". Basing on this, it is not hard to see that this is not a very pleasant nakshatra.

Mula's primary approach to life is to get to the root of things.  It is a relentless nakshatra which will stop at nothing until it has exercised its will. Natives of this nakshatra will try to fully utilize whatever will power is available at their command.

It belongs to the butcher's class because of its destructive quality and considered to be an active nakshatra. Among the body parts, it relates to the Feet, which emphasizes its capacity to take heavy responsibility, just as the feet takes up the load of the whole body.  Its direction relates to South-West, North-East & East.

RAVANA, the mightiest Titan King and sorcerer of Silver Age was born with ascendant lord Sun placed in Mula.  As narrated in Ramayana, he gained immense power and lordship over the three worlds through rigorous penances aimed at pleasing Lord Shiva.  This shows Mula's ability to gain power on a universal level through a close association with the root forces.   He however fell prey to the haughty, bashful and unwise aspect of Mula energy and met his end as a villain in the hands of Rama, the 7th incarnation of Vishnu. The movie Ravan / Ravanan depicts Ravana's might & his end through the lenses of our brilliant director, Mani Ratnam.

It is a hard, sharp and a dreadful nakshatra.  Its sharpness relates to the sharp and often harsh way Ketu functions.  This relates to the destructive aspect of Ketu. Sometimes sharpness is necessary to initiate an important change and wakes us up from our sleep.

For those suffering from bad effects resulting from afflictions to this nakshatra, the best remedial measure is worship of fierce deities like KALI & RUDRA.

According to Varahamihira, Moon in Mula makes one "haughty, rich, and happy besides giving a fixed, luxury loving and compassionate disposition.

The 1st paagam of Mula / Moolam refers to all types of deep searches and probes ;

The 2nd paagam of Mula /Moolam refers to both occult and material implications ;

The 3rd paagam of Mula / Moolam focus on communication, wordplay and relationships - the intellect  ;

The 4th paagam of Mula / Moolam refers to a very emotional nature.

DO YOU KNOW which paagam of MULA / MOOLAM you belong?

Every Mula / Moolam paagam comes with different interpretations. Only DETAILED ASTROLOGERS can let you know the difference & the significance.

MOST FAMOUS PERSONALITY OF MULA / MOOLAM:- RAVANA -  the mightiest Titan King of Treta Yuga (Silver Age)

Jyotisha Ravi
Professional Vedic Astrologer

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