Moola Nakshatra, Moola Nakshatra Characteristics, Career, Padas, Remedy

Moola ("The Root") (240°00 to 253°20′ Sagittarius)

The Moola nakshatra is represented by the tail of the Scorpion, which includes the nine stars: Epsilon, Mu, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Upsilon and Lambda Scorpionis. This nakshatra is located at the left of our Galaxy, which is indicative of the nature of Moola. A person born under this star will have an inquisitive mind that enables them get to the left or the root of things. The person may skilled at literally handling roots and herbs and medicine. This star supports research, investigation and exploration. The ruling deity, Goddess Nirriti, brings the energy of loss and destruction to this nakshatra. At the deepest level, this destructive force can be used for surrender and transformation.

Translation

"The Root", "left", "Innermost Core"

Indication

“The Foundation Star”

Animal

A Male Dog

Ruling Deity of Ketu

Ganesha

Mode

Active

Gender

Neuter

Guna

Tamasic

Disposition

Sharp and Dreadful

Tree: Common Name

Anjan, Kammara

Seed Sounds

Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhe (see Padas of Moola)

Related Planets

Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius,
is connected to transformation and expansion

Symbol

Tied bunch of roots or
a lion’s tail

Shakthi

Barhana Shakti

Controlling Planet

Ketu

Nature

Rakshasa (demon)

Constellation

Dosha

Vata

Element

Air

Bird

Red Vulture

Tree: Botanical Name

Hardwickia binate

Color

Bright Yellow

Presiding Deity

Prajapathi

Sacred Energy Vortex

Mappedu Graceful Singesswarar Temple

The Graceful Singesswar Temple is located in Mappedu on the Thakkolam route near Chennai, India. This sacred temple vibrates with the energy of Moola nakshatra and has great significance for those born under this star. The sounds of the Tamil alphabet are closely associated with the Mappedu Temple. Lord Shiva manifested as Sri Singesswara and gave the sacred gift of the Tamil alphabet ‘nga’ to the great Saint Agasthiya. At Mappedu Temple Agasthiya shared this knowledge with a sage named Sudha budha Munivar, who introduced the alphabet to the world.

Through these holy sounds, the shrine at Mappedu Temple holds sacred energy for music. Moola star day is the most auspicious day for Sri Singeeswarar, who is the lord of music. On this day, he generated the sound of ‘aum’ as a lion’s roar. At this temple, a devotee named Sri Anjaneyar piously worshipped Sri Singeeswarar. Then, on Moola nakshatra day, Anjaneyar was blessed as Goddess Saraswati wrote the musical note of ‘aum’ onto his tongue with a white lotus flower. Anjaneyar shared this note as he played a special wind instrument at Mappedu Temple.

Moola nakshatra natives, your incense is made with the herb Anjan as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.

Faces adversity with composure
skilled at persuading or manipulating people to serve their needs
good politicians
careful
clever
able to live a comfortable life
determined to succeed
learned
good speaking skills

spiritually inclined
generous
jovial
successful
determined
fortune in foreign lands
peace loving
adventurous
brave
explorers.

Creates own insecurities
lacks appreciation for others
overly focused on goals
not trustworthy
arrogant
self-destructive
stubborn
sabotages their own achievements
has many unsuccessful affairs and/or marriages

low tolerance for boredom
indecisive
fickle at relationships
arrogant
selfish
lust and anger
low boredom threshold
takes lot and gives very little back.

Business
sales
doctors
pharmacist
philosophers
public speakers
debaters
preachers
writers
lawyers

politicians
spiritual teachers
healers
herbalist
dentists
medicine men
psychotherapists
ascetics
police officers
investigators

soldiers
genetic researchers
astronomers
mortician
rock musicians
tantric studies
treasure hunters
mining industry
destructive activity

Dalai Lama
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Al Gore
Judy Garland
Billy Graham

Getting down to the root of the matter
Gathering knowledge
Administering Herbs and Medicines
Planting and Gardening
Agriculture
Designing
Oratory activities
Forcefulness

Dynamism
Laying foundations for houses
Construction
Buying and Selling homes
Expressing sexuality
Contemplation and Meditation
Initiation into study of science and astrology
Adventures

Activity involving balance
tact or diplomacy
Initiations or Beginnings
Marriage Ceremony
Borrowing or Lending money
Financial transactions

General Characteristics

Enjoys exploring the root of any subject; has a deep philosophical nature and an inquisitive mind; rich, lives in luxury, happy, not inclined to injure others, overconfident, has firm and fixed opinions.

Padas (quarters)

Each Nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas that contain more specific characteristics of a person born in that pada (quarter):

First Pada	Second Pada	Third Pada	Fourth Pada
240°00′ – 243°20′ in Sagittarius Navamsa sign: Aries Soul Sound: Ye (Yey) Keyword: Investigation	243°20′ – 246°40′ in Sagittarius Navamsa sign: Taurus Soul Sound: Yo Keyword: Creativity	246°40′ – 250°00′ in Sagittarius Navamsa sign: Gemini Soul Sound: Bha (Baa) Keyword: Expression	250°00′ – 253°20′ in Sagittarius Navamsa sign: Cancer Soul Sound: Bhe (Bee) Keyword: Emotion

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