Mula (Moola), the 19th nakshatra (0°00′ to 13°20′ Dhanu), is ruled by Ketu; its deity is Nirriti. Core remedies: the Ketu mantra “Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah” 108 times on Tuesday or Saturdays, “Om Nirritaye Namah” or Ganesha worship, and Tuesday charity of a blanket or sesame, and food for stray dogs. Wear a gemstone only after a full chart reading.
Mula (Moola) in brief
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number | 19th of 27 |
| Span | 0°00′ to 13°20′ Dhanu |
| Lord | Ketu |
| Deity | Nirriti, goddess of dissolution |
| Symbol | A bundle of roots |
| Name syllables | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi |
For the full profile — padas, nature and career — see Mula (Moola) nakshatra explained.
When remedies are worth considering
A nakshatra is not “afflicted” on its own. Remedies are considered when the chart shows a weakness: the Moon in Mula (Moola) weak or aspected by malefics, Ketu (the nakshatra lord) debilitated, combust or badly placed, or a difficult Ketu dasha running. Mula (Moola) is one of the six gand mool nakshatras, so a birth near its junction point may call for a gand mool shanti in some family traditions. The classical weak points of this star — restlessness and sudden changes of direction — are better handled by conduct than by ritual.
Mantras
| For | Mantra | How |
|---|---|---|
| Ketu, the nakshatra lord | Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah (beej mantra), or simply Om Ketave Namah | 108 times on Tuesday or Saturdays, in the morning after bathing |
| Nirriti, the deity | Om Nirritaye Namah; many families also worship Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, for Mula | 108 times, especially on days when the Moon is in Mula |
Choose one practice and keep it up for 40 days, rather than starting several at once.
Simple remedies
- Tuesday or Saturday charity for Ketu: a blanket or sesame, and food for stray dogs, given to those who need it.
- For Nirriti, goddess of dissolution: let go of what is finished — clear clutter and old disputes — and serve those in hardship; Ganesha puja on Chaturthi is a widely kept Mula practice.
- Conduct: get to the root of a problem before acting, and avoid abrupt, all-or-nothing changes of direction.
- Gemstone: Cat’s eye is the Ketu stone. Wear it only after your whole chart has been read; it does not suit every chart.
Timing
Begin on a Tuesday, or on a day when the Moon transits Mula (Moola) (check the daily Panchang). Remedies matter most during the Ketu mahadasha or antardasha. Find yours with the dasha calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mantra for Mula (Moola) nakshatra?
For Ketu, the nakshatra lord: “Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah” or “Om Ketave Namah”, 108 times on Tuesday or Saturdays. For Nirriti, the deity: Om Nirritaye Namah; many families also worship Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, for Mula.
Who is the lord of Mula (Moola) nakshatra?
Ketu. Its deity is Nirriti, goddess of dissolution, and it spans 0°00′ to 13°20′ Dhanu.
Which day is best for Mula (Moola) remedies?
Tuesday or Saturday, the day of Ketu, or any day when the Moon is in Mula (Moola) nakshatra.
Which gemstone is for Mula (Moola) nakshatra?
Cat’s eye, the stone of Ketu. It should be considered only after the whole chart and running dasha are read, not on the strength of the nakshatra alone.
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Whether you need a remedy at all depends on your chart. A personal reading checks the Moon, Ketu and your dasha first.
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