Moola Nakshatra
Moola is the 19th of the 27 nakshatras. Uprooting for foundation. It is ruled by Ketu and lies in Dhanu (Sagittarius).
Moola at a glance
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
|---|---|
| Deity | Nirriti, goddess of dissolution |
| Symbol | a bunch of tied roots |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Sharp |
| Zodiac span | 0°00′ Dhanu to 13°20′ Dhanu |
| Rashi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
The four padas of Moola
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00′ Dhanu – 3°20′ Dhanu | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | 3°20′ Dhanu – 6°40′ Dhanu | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | 6°40′ Dhanu – 10°00′ Dhanu | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | 10°00′ Dhanu – 13°20′ Dhanu | Karka (Cancer) |
Moola and the Ketu Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Ketu rules Moola, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Ketu Mahadasha. A full Ketu Mahadasha lasts 7 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Moola. The other nakshatras ruled by Ketu are Ashwini and Magha.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Moola nakshatra?
Ketu is the Vimshottari lord of Moola. A person born with the Moon in Moola starts life in a Ketu Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Ketu Mahadasha lasts 7 years.
Which rashi is Moola in?
Moola spans 0°00′ Dhanu to 13°20′ Dhanu of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Dhanu (Sagittarius).
What are the deity and symbol of Moola?
The deity of Moola is Nirriti, goddess of dissolution. Its symbol is a bunch of tied roots.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.