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Mula Nakshatra

The Star of Nirriti • Ruled by Ketu

Astrological Overview

Zodiac Range 0°00' Sagittarius — 13°20' Sagittarius

Planetary Ruler Ketu

Presiding Deity Nirriti

Symbol Tied Bundle of Roots

Shakti (Cosmic Power)

Barhana Shakti — Power to ruin or destroy (root out)

Root causes, destruction of ego, investigation, search for truth, and deep research.

The Four Padas (Quarters)

Each Nakshatra is divided into four equal parts of 3°20', known as Padas. These determine the elemental alignment (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) and the placement in the Navamsha (D9) chart.

Pada 1

0°00' - 3°20' Sagittarius

Aligns with Dharma (Duty & Identity). Highly spiritual and creative impulse.

Pada 2

3°20' - 6°40' Sagittarius

Aligns with Artha (Wealth & Security). Practical, grounded, and productive energy.

Pada 3

6°40' - 10°00' Sagittarius

Aligns with Kama (Desire & Relationships). Intellectual, communicative, and artistic exploration.

Pada 4

10°00' - 13°20' Sagittarius

Aligns with Moksha (Liberation & Healing). Deeply intuitive, emotional, and transformative qualities.

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