Moola Nakshatra — The Lunar Mansion of Uprooting
Moola is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Located in Dhanu 0-13:20, it is ruled by Ketu and presided over by the deity Nirriti. Its symbol is the Bundle of Roots.
Uprooting, investigation, destruction of ignorance, research, and getting to the root cause. Nirriti dissolves the old to reveal the essential.
Core Attributes
- Ruling Planet: Ketu
- Deity: Nirriti
- Symbol: Bundle of Roots
- Zodiac Range: Dhanu 0-13:20
Personality Traits
Natives born under Moola Nakshatra carry the energy of their ruling planet Ketu and deity Nirriti. This combination shapes their core personality, career inclinations, relationship patterns, and spiritual path. Understanding your birth Nakshatra is considered even more precise than knowing your Rashi, as it narrows your cosmic blueprint to a 13-degree arc of the zodiac.
Career & Profession
Moola natives excel in fields connected to their deity’s domain and ruling planet’s significations. Their professional path often reflects the symbolic meaning of this Nakshatra — whether through healing, leadership, creativity, research, or service.
Compatibility
Nakshatra compatibility (Ashta Koota matching) is the primary method used in Vedic astrology for marriage matching. Moola’s compatibility with other Nakshatras is determined through the Yoni (animal symbol), Gana (temperament), Nadi (constitution), and Vashya (mutual attraction) parameters.