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Moolam · Dhanu Rasi
Mula Nakshatra, known in Kerala usage as Moolam, falls in Dhanu Rasi. Ruled by Ketu and symbolised by tied roots, it is usually associated with root truth, dismantling, and radical honesty. The strongest expression of this star shows up through finding the real cause beneath appearances, while growth comes from working through destruction without softness, extremism, and emotional bluntness.
Kerala Name
Moolam
Ruler
Ketu
Deity
Nirriti
Symbol
tied roots
Gana
Rakshasa
Animal
dog
Rasi Span
Dhanu Rasi
Coverage
Personality, compatibility, career, health
Mula compatibility improves when there is truth, spiritual depth, and non-possessive trust. This Nakshatra usually does best with people who value candor, resilience, and shared growth through change instead of trying to force a completely different rhythm.
Mula Nakshatra can perform very well in research, healing, occult study, investigation, and philosophy. Career growth becomes stronger when this star uses its gift for finding the real cause beneath appearances without getting trapped in destruction without softness, extremism, and emotional bluntness.
Mula natives should watch hips, sciatic tension, and nervous depletion after emotional upheaval. Gentle consistency usually works better than extreme routines, especially during stressful or emotionally heavy periods.
Traditional naming for Mula usually works with the sound families Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi. English spellings vary by region and family tradition. Use these as the common Romanized sound groups, not as the only valid spelling.
Mula names often feel rooted, intense, and transformational rather than ornamental.
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Find Mula baby namesMula Nakshatra is best known for root truth, dismantling, and radical honesty. Its strongest quality is finding the real cause beneath appearances, while its main challenge is destruction without softness, extremism, and emotional bluntness.
Mula compatibility is usually better when there is truth, spiritual depth, and non-possessive trust. Exact marriage matching still depends on porutham, yoni, gana, rasi, and the full horoscope.
Mula often does well in research, healing, occult study, investigation, and philosophy because those fields reward finding the real cause beneath appearances and make good use of this star's natural temperament.
Ashwathi
Ashwini Nakshatra, known in Kerala usage as Ashwathi, falls in Mesha Rasi. Ruled by Ketu and symbolised by horse head, it is usually associated with speed, initiative, and healing instinct. The strongest expression of this star shows up through starting fast and restoring movement where life feels stuck, while growth comes from working through rushing ahead before details and consequences are clear.
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Bharani Nakshatra, known in Kerala usage as Bharani, falls in Mesha Rasi. Ruled by Venus and symbolised by yoni or womb, it is usually associated with intensity, endurance, and inner conviction. The strongest expression of this star shows up through carrying difficult responsibilities without losing emotional depth, while growth comes from working through control, silent resentment, and all-or-nothing decisions.
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Krittika Nakshatra, known in Kerala usage as Karthika, falls in Mesha and Vrishabha Rasi. Ruled by Sun and symbolised by blade or flame, it is usually associated with clarity, purification, and sharp standards. The strongest expression of this star shows up through cutting through confusion and holding strong quality thresholds, while growth comes from working through harsh speech, impatience, and perfection through criticism.
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Rohini Nakshatra, known in Kerala usage as Rohini, falls in Vrishabha Rasi. Ruled by Moon and symbolised by chariot or fertile field, it is usually associated with beauty, growth, and emotional magnetism. The strongest expression of this star shows up through nurturing abundance and making people feel cared for, while growth comes from working through attachment, possessiveness, and emotional over-identification.
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