Mula Nakshatra: The Root of Transformation

Mula Nakshatra spans from 0°00’ to 13°20’ Sagittarius. Its primary symbol is a "tied bunch of roots," signifying an energy that reaches deep beneath the surface. Just as roots are hidden underground, the nature of this Nakshatra is to uncover what is concealed.

The Core Energy: Deep Investigation

People influenced by Mula are driven to get to the bottom of things. They possess an innate curiosity to uncover secrets that remain hidden from the average person.

• Planetary Ruler: Ketu. This influence grants a natural inclination toward the mysteries of life and a detached perspective.

• The Double-Edged Sword: Mula's curiosity can be a force of destruction or a ladder to dizzying heights of success and spiritual satisfaction.

The Deity: Nirriti and the Power of Destruction

The destructive nature of Mula stems from its ruling deity, Nirriti, the goddess of calamity and dissolution. She governs Adharma (unrighteousness) and Alaxmi (misfortune)—the opposites of Dharma and Lakshmi.

However, this does not mean every person born under Mula is doomed. The higher aspect of this Nakshatra grants:

• Immense Precision: A practical, sharp approach to life.

• Hidden Realms: Access to spiritual or psychological dimensions others cannot perceive.

• The Warning: While Mula can grant great materialistic wealth, it often takes it away if the energy is afflicted. It is often wise for those under this influence to maintain a "low-key" or humble profile.

Personality and Willpower

Mula natives are the "searchers" of the zodiac. They make excellent archaeologists and researchers who will stop at nothing to find the truth.

• Immense Willpower: This is what makes Mula powerful and, at times, dangerous. If this energy is channeled negatively, it can produce extremists; if channeled positively, it creates individuals who can cut ties with anything—habits, people, or jobs—that no longer serves their growth.

• Vanity vs. Salvation: When the negative energy dominates, it manifests as ego, arrogance, and vanity. When the higher energy functions, the native seeks matters beyond the ego, striving for Moksha (salvation).

The Journey: From Materialism to Asceticism

Mula is a unique example of a path where one often reaches the peak of materialism before evolving toward higher duties. They are geniuses at combining their talents to achieve success, often carrying great responsibility. This is reflected in the body part associated with Mula: the feet, which must support the weight of the entire body.

Note on Planetary Placement: Whichever house Mula occupies, a sudden "downfall" or reset often occurs. If related to the 10th house, it may affect the profession; in the 2nd or 4th, family and home; and in the 11th, financial gains.

Career and Occult Abilities

Mula natives excel in fields that require "digging" or research, such as:

• Occult Sciences: Astrology, Palmistry, and Healing.

• Investigation: Spies, researchers, and archaeologists.

• Earth Sciences: Mining, petroleum, coal, and astronomy.

• Leadership: Mass leaders and spiritual ascetics.

The Jupiter-Ketu Connection

Because Mula falls in the sign of Sagittarius (ruled by Jupiter), the combination of Jupiter’s wisdom and Ketu’s detachment can produce extraordinary, charitable human beings. They often possess "magical" problem-solving abilities, derived from penance in previous lives, allowing obstacles to vanish unexpectedly.