Mula (Moolam) Quick Reference Table
All four padas (1–4) of Mula (Moola) fall in Dhanusu (Sagittarius), spanning 0°00' to 13°20' under the sign rulership of Jupiter.
| Sanskrit & Tamil Name | Mula / Moolam (Star #19 of 27) |
|---|---|
| Rasi (Moon Sign) | Dhanusu (Sagittarius) |
| Rasi Planetary Ruler | Jupiter (Guru) |
| Nakshatra Lord (Vimshottari) | Ketu |
| Rajju Group | Pada Rajju |
| Vedhai (Vedha) Partner | Ashlesha (Ayilyam) |
| Gana (Temperament) | Rakshasa Gana |
| Yoni (Animal Symbol) | Dog (Shwana) (shared with Ardra) |
Rajju Porutham: Pada Rajju Group
Mula (Moolam) belongs to Pada Rajju. In Pairutham’s ten-porutham check, Rajju Porutham is marked Pass when two partners belong to different Rajju groups, and Caution when both charts share Pada Rajju. The other birth stars in Pada Rajju are Ashwini (Aswini), Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Magha (Magam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Revati (Revathi). When a match involves two Pada Rajju stars, families typically review the full chart and regional conventions with a family astrologer.
- #1 Ashwini (Aswini) — shares Pada Rajju (Mesha (Aries))
- #9 Ashlesha (Ayilyam) — shares Pada Rajju (Kataka (Fourth Moon Sign))
- #10 Magha (Magam) — shares Pada Rajju (Simha (Leo))
- #18 Jyeshtha (Kettai) — shares Pada Rajju (Vrischika (Scorpio))
- #27 Revati (Revathi) — shares Pada Rajju (Meena (Pisces))
Vedha (Vedhai) Porutham Counterpart for Mula
In Pairutham’s symmetric 13-pair Vedhai table, Mula (Moolam) forms a Vedhai pair with Ashlesha (Ayilyam). When Mula is matched with Ashlesha, Vedha Porutham is marked Caution; with any of the other 25 distinct birth stars, Vedha Porutham is marked Pass.
Inspect counterpart profile: Ashlesha (Ayilyam) Nakshatra Compatibility
Gana (Rakshasa) & Yoni (Dog (Shwana)) Compatibility
Mula belongs to Rakshasa Gana, a traditional symbolic grouping associated with independent, decisive energy. Two Rakshasa Gana stars earn the full 6 of 6 Gana points (Pass). When paired with Deva or Manusha Gana stars, classical tables mark Gana as Partial or Caution; family astrologers routinely look for supportive Rasi Porutham, Rasi Athipathi (Graha Maitri) and a star distance beyond 14 nakshatras.
Mula is assigned the Dog (Shwana) Yoni archetype, which it shares with Ardra (Thiruvathirai). Matching Mula with Ardra (or another Mula chart) awards the maximum 4 of 4 Yoni points, while friendly and neutral Yoni archetypes award 3 or 2 classical points (Pass for Yoni Porutham).
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Same-Nakshatra (Eka Nakshatra) Marriage for Mula (Moolam)
When both partners share Mula (Moolam), both charts belong to Pada Rajju and the same Nadi category. Pairutham marks Rajju Caution in the automated table check while displaying each partner’s exact pada (1–4) and Moon degree so a family astrologer can evaluate pada order and full-chart balance.
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Best-Matching Nakshatras for Mula (Moolam)
Using Pairutham’s matching rules, the strongest birth-star matches for Mula (Moolam) are stars outside Pada Rajju that do not form a Vedhai pair with Mula and achieve supportive Dina (Tara), Gana and Mahendra star-count alignment—such as Vishakha (Visakam), Krittika (Karthigai), Chitra (Chithirai), Dhanishta (Avittam), Shatabhisha (Sadayam), Rohini (Rohini). Because full compatibility also depends on the exact Moon sign (for split-Rasi stars), Lagna, Mars house placements and Dasha periods, always run the full birth-detail calculator for both partners.
| Compatible Star | Rasi (Moon Sign) | Rajju & Gana | Supportive Porutham Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vishakha (Visakam) | Thula (Padas 1–3) · Vrischika (Pada 4) | Nabhi Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Krittika (Karthigai) | Mesha (Pada 1) · Rishaba (Padas 2–4) | Nabhi Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Chitra (Chithirai) | Kanni (Padas 1–2) · Thula (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Dhanishta (Avittam) | Makara (Padas 1–2) · Kumbha (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Shatabhisha (Sadayam) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Kantha Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Rohini (Rohini) | Rishaba (Taurus) | Kantha Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Punarvasu (Punarpoosam) | Mithuna (Padas 1–3) · Kataka (Pada 4) | Nabhi Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Hasta (Hastham) | Kanni (Virgo) | Kantha Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
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Questions families ask
Which Rajju group does Mula (Moolam) belong to?
Mula (Moolam) belongs to the Pada Rajju group. For Rajju Porutham to Pass in Pairutham’s table check, the partner’s birth star should belong to one of the other four Rajju groups rather than Pada Rajju (Ashwini (Aswini), Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Magha (Magam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Revati (Revathi)).
Which star is the Vedhai (Vedha) partner for Mula (Moolam)?
Ashlesha (Ayilyam) is the symmetric Vedhai counterpart for Mula (Moolam). Matching these two stars produces a Vedha Porutham Caution, whereas all other stars Pass Vedha with Mula.
What Rasi (Moon sign), Gana and Yoni belong to Mula?
Mula (Moolam) falls in Dhanusu (Sagittarius) (Jupiter (Guru)), is ruled by the Vimshottari star lord Ketu, belongs to Rakshasa Gana and has the Dog (Shwana) Yoni animal symbol.
Which nakshatras match best with Mula (Moolam) for marriage?
Stars that are outside Pada Rajju, avoid the Vedhai pairing, and align in Dina, Gana and Mahendra counts—including Vishakha (Visakam), Krittika (Karthigai), Chitra (Chithirai), Dhanishta (Avittam), Shatabhisha (Sadayam), Rohini (Rohini)—offer strong star-level compatibility with Mula. Enter both birth dates, times and places in Pairutham’s calculator to check all 10 poruthams and 36 Ashtakoota points.
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