In the series of Nakshatras, the Nineteenth nakshatra is Moola. Detailed information on the Nakshatra, its characteristics, gender, gana, and all the details is given below:
Moola Nakshatra ranges from 0 degrees and 13 degrees and 20 minutes in Dhanus Rasi. The presiding deity for Moola nakshatra is Nirruti. Moola nakshatra symbol is a Bunch of roots tying together, a Lions tail, Elephant Goad. The planetary ruler is Ketu.
Moola Nakshatra:
Moola comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "Root". This is also known as Gandamoola nakshatra.
The symbol is a Bunch of Roots tied together (Reticulated roots), an elephant’s goad, and A Lion’s Tail. Roots are unseen and grow beneath the ground drawing water, and nutrients from the soil for the tree to grow. This indicates firmly fixed unmoving and anchored thoughts.
The presiding deity is Nirruti, She is known as Goddess of dissolution, calamity, and destruction. She lives in the kingdom of Death and is associated with the powerful Goddess Mahakali. She is also known as Alakshmi
The planetary ruler is Ketu. Ketu represents spiritual liberation and detachment from material desires. This also gives sudden changes and transformation which can lead to new beginnings and growth. Here Ketu emphasizes the importance of inner growth and self-awareness in achieving spiritual fulfilment.
Characteristics:
Moola nakshatra natives tend to be fearless, determined, and focused people. They will be very passionate people. They will have deep spiritual and philosophical thoughts. They will have great strength and capacity to overcome obstacles. They will easily embrace change and will transform for the greater good. They will be hard-working and do not believe in teamwork. They will have a strong desire to acquire knowledge. They will have deep intuition and will have an interest in learning hidden, mystical, and metaphysical knowledge. They are strongly connected to their family heritage and family.
They have a tendency to make risky and impulsive decisions and they act before thinking through. Inspite of their interest in spiritual matters they tend to be very restless. They will be very obstinate leaning towards adamancy. They will not know how to handle any difficult situation, this may land them into deep problems. Their arrogance, headstrong nature, and being too goal-focused may place them in difficult situations very easily.
Physical characteristics:
Moola nakshatra natives will have bright eyes, broad forehead, and beautiful limbs. They will have a wheatish complexion and good looking. Most of them may have some gap between their front teeth.
Padas of Moola Nakshatra:
1st pada or Mesha navamsa: When the native is born in Moola nakshatra, between 00 degrees to 3 degrees and 20 minutes in Dhanus rasi, they are in the first pada of Moola Nakshatra. The first pada is ruled by Mars (Kuja). Those born in the first pada will have an attachment to the material comforts in life and worldly pleasures. They will be intelligent and will have a great interest in acquiring spiritual as well as academic knowledge and even will be good teachers. They will have great inner strength. Their beliefs and values will not be appreciated by all.
2nd pada or Vrishabha navamsa - When the native is born in Moola nakshatra, between 3 degrees 20 minutes to 6 degrees 40 minutes in Dhanus Rasi, they are in the second pada of Moola nakshatra. The second pada is ruled by Venus(shukra). Those born in the second pada of Moola nakshatra will be practical and fiery. They are ever consumed by the thought of loneliness and isolation. But, once they take up any work they will be in full force, at times they will even take the wrong course. Others will be easily inspired by their determination and perseverance.
3rd pada or Kumbha Navamsa - When the native is born in Moola nakshatra, between 6 degrees 40 minutes to 10 degrees of Dhanus Rasi they are in the third pada of Moola nakshatra. The third pada is ruled by Mercury (Budha). Those born in the third pada will be independent, creative, and innovative. They will be good communicators and have great convincing power. They will be so focused on their own pursuits
4th pada or Karkataka Navamsa - When the native is born in Moola nakshatra between 10 degrees to 13 degrees and 20 minutes in Dhanus Rasi, they are in the fourth pada of Moola nakshatra. The fourth pada is ruled by Moon(Chandra). Those born in the fourth pada will be the followers of the old ways and culture. They are the protectors and good at psychology. They will have spiritual and philosophical approaches in taking care of others. bent of mind. They will show a keen interest in protecting their home, land water etc. but their destructive nature will be involved in it. They will be deeply admired by many people and their mistakes pass away without any consequence.
Auspicious activities:
Below are the events that can be performed in Moola nakshatra.
· Administering medicine
· Agricultural work
· House foundations
· Construction
· Starting any studies
· Digging wells
· Starting a war
Professions suitable:
The Professions suitable for Moola nakshatra natives are
· Pharmacists
· Doctors
· Dentists
· Healers
· Police officers
· Soldiers
· Astronomers
· Writers
· Lawyers
· Healers
· Researchers
· Mining industry
Health:
Primary body parts represented by Moola nakshatra are feet and left side of the trunk
Ailments related to Moola nakshatra are:
1. Spleen
2. Pancreas
3. Vitamin deficiency
4. Gout
5. Diabetes
6. Brain functions – autism, parkinsons, alzheimers
7. Cardio vascular disorder
8. Autonomous nervous system
9. Inflammatory bowel disease
10. Feet ailments
11. Terminal illness
Other information:
Gana Rakshasa
Color Bright yellow
Planet Lord Ketu
Guna Tamasic
Nadi Vata
Gender Male
Nature Hard, sharp, dreadful
Element Air
Direction North
Varna Shudra
Animal Male Dog
Bird Red Vulture, Chakravaaka Pakshi
Tree Guggula(Salai), Kammara, Anjan
Syllables Ye, Yo, Ba, Be
Mythology #1
Nirruti the diety of Moola nakshatra is associated with Kali in the form of Dhumavati. She is mentioned in a few hymns in the Vedas, mostly to seek protection. In the Vedas she is described as a dark person dressed in dark clothes. She is mentioned as living in the southwest area of the kingdom of the dead.
Mythology #2
In the Mahabharata Nirruti is the daughter of Adharma (unrighteousness) and Himsa (violence) and the mother of three sons – Bhaya (fear), Maha bhaya (great fear), and Mrithyu (death).
Brahma’s creative energy was very powerful. Narada popped out from his lap, Daksha came out of his thumb, Vasishta came out of his breath, Brighu came out of his skin, Kratu came out of his hand, Pulaha out of his navel, Pulastya came out of his ear, Angira came out of his mouth and so on. In this process, Nirruti came out of his anus. Thus, Brahma’s creations came out of his body and mind. According to Agni Purana the spirit of the “doer of bad deeds” leaves the body through the anus. That is if the Jiva leaves the body through lower parts (than the head)then the future of the Jiva is bound to the lower worlds.
In Taittariya Samhita which lists various animals to be sacrificed to the gods, the pigeon, owl, and the hare are listed as being sacrifices to Nirruti. Both pigeons and owls were considered to be inauspicious birds. There are stories that the spirits of those who have suffered untimely deaths take on the form of owls.
Mythology #3
Goddess Lakshmi has an elder sister known as Alakshmi–Jyestha. The story goes as when Rakshas and Gods were churning the ocean the first that came out of the ocean was a deadly poison known as halahala. From that halahala was born an elder sister of Lakshmi, Jyeshta devi. Jyeshta had a dark complexion, with a flabby belly, thick thighs, raised nose, and hanging lower lip. Dressed in dark clothes, she was ugly to look at and nobody wanted to take her as wife.
After the birth of Jyeshta, Lakhsmi was born from the same ocean. Lakshmi was the complete opposite of Jyeshta. She was bright, beautiful and joyful. Vishnu accepted Lakshmi immediately as his wife. But, Lakshmi wanted her elder sister also to get married. She requested Vishnu to find a husband for Jyeshta. On a lot of searches, Sage Dussaha agreed to marry Jyeshta.
Immediately upon the marriage, Sage Dussaha started regretting his decision. Jyeshta was lazy and constantly sad. She did not have any interest in anything auspicious. Wherever she went she would bring grief, poverty, hunger, and sorrow. Dussaha finally abandoned Jyeshta under a peepal tree. Jyeshta was extremely angry and started to cry and lament. In her grief and jealousy towards Lakshmi, she decided to curse every house with poverty, grief and sorrow, thus becoming Alakshmi “the unlucky one”. Lakshmi took pity on her elder sister and placed her as one of the nakshatras – Jyeshta nakshatra”.
