Moola Nakshatra

Information on Moola Nakshatra Characteristics in Vedic Astrology


Moola Nakshatra is the 19th nakshatra of Indian Vedic Astrology. The word 'moola' means root and it is symbolically represented by a bunch of roots tied together. It is ruled by the goddess Kali who is referred as the goddess of destruction in Hindu Mythology. This nakshatra is associated with root which provides a basis for everything. All the plants in this world have roots and cannot survive without them. Without them they will have no existence. Hence this nakshatra is very important. Another effect of this on the natives of this nakshatra is their inclination towards research and quest. They are always keen on knowing about everything and going to the depth of any mater. The roots of the plant are not visible; they remain deeply hidden in the ground. Similarly this nakshatra is connected with the deeply buried or hidden facets of one's life. It is associated with new beginnings and provides for the strong foundation of life.

Number : 19
Gender : Neuter
Translation : The Root, Innermost Core
Symbol : Tied bunch of roots or a lion's tail
Animal Symbol : A Male Dog
Presiding Deity : Prajapathi
Ruling Planet / Ruling Lord : Ketu
Nature : Rakshasa (demon)
Dosha : Vata
Guna : Tamasic
Element : Air
Disposition : Sharp and Dreadful

Moola Nakshatra Physical Appearance

They are endowed with good body besides being bestowed with good limbs and bright eyes. Natives of this nakshatra carry immense charm in their persona.

Moola Nakshatra Personality Traits

The natives of this nakshatra tend to achieve both spiritual and material success in life. At times they are a little confused and can not take strong decisions in life. Many a times they exhibit a dual personality and leave people confused as to who they actually are. Usually they are not sure as to which path to take in life, the spiritual path or the materialistic path. They are very particular about their behavior and attitude and this forms an integral part of their personality. They lead a carefree life without worrying much of the future. They live in the present rather than in the past or future. They are religious and spiritual beings and they believe in god they leave the future to him and continue to work hard and sincerely towards their goals. They are optimist and always carry positive thoughts with them. They have strong faith in themselves and what they do, which makes it possible for them to succeed in life and everything they do.

Moola Nakshatra Positive & Negative Traits

Some of the positive traits of the natives of this nakshatra are that they are hard working, sincere, committed, independent, intelligent and innovative. They are also very positive minded and always remain focused on their goals. They always have good hopes about future and come out of any situation in life through their hard work and commitment. They never give up and always keep the flame of hope alive. At times they also reveal their darker side which includes losing their temper at times. Usually they are cool and peaceful but when they become upset they really lose it all. Those who come under their wrath will have a tough time. They can become extremely stubborn and adamant and will refuse to listen to others. At times they tend to get into things without proper knowledge and verification of it and thus get into trouble. However they do easily come out of trouble owing to their positive attitude, but they need to exercise caution. When they get into serious trouble it becomes very difficult for them to cope with it.

Moola Nakshatra Career

The natives of this nakshatra will have varied career interest thus they tend to get into a lot of things. They frequently change their jobs due to their fickle minded attitude. They cannot take a firm decision and stick to one thing for too long. They can do good in jobs that deals with providing advice to people, be it religious, financial or other life related areas. It is best for them to venture into business that is self managed. They can be more successful in foreign soil that in native land.

Moola Nakshatra Compatibility

The natives of this nakshatra are highly compatible with the natives of other nakshatras like Hasta, Shravana, Revati and Pushya. They are incompatible with natives of other naksatra like Swati and Magha. Generally they get along with everyone and are good people to be around. They make the atmosphere quite bright and meaningful.

Moola Nakshatra Male Characteristics

The male natives of this nakshatra have a good physical appearance with long legs and beautiful eyes. He will also be the most attractive of all his family members. He is a sweet natured person with a peace loving attitude. He is also highly principled and disciplined. However people fear him because once he gets angry nothing can come before him. He cannot stand anything going adverse to him and his ideas and will oppose it in every way possible. He is determined and confident and will find his way through all the adversaries in life. He lives in today and is not bothered much about tomorrow or yesterday. He believes if today is perfect then his tomorrow will also be the same. He is highly religious and spiritual and has immense faith in god. He believes that whatever he does it is for the best so puts all his faith and belief in him. He is a good and generous hearted person who helps anybody and everybody in need. He is also good at giving advice to others but rarely implements them in his own life. He is very skilful and knowledgeable and can do well in a variety of professions.

Moola Nakshatra Female Characteristics

The female natives of this nakshatra will have more or less the same qualities as those of her male counterpart. However in certain areas she has her own distinctness and specialty. She has a pretty average physical appearance but quite a charming personality. She has a very pure heart and is very gentle and peace loving. At times she can become stubborn and adamant which spoils her relationship with others and puts her in trouble, however she is a fighter and will survive most of the adversaries in her life. Educationally she may not be very lucky to get good degrees or rather is not interested much in studies, however there are some exceptions and some of them emerge as excellent academics. Marital life may not be too good either, as there are chances of separation from her husband on account of death or divorce. However she is a fighter and will deal with all situations in life.

Famous People Born Under Moola Nakshatra


Moola Nakshatra Female Famous Personalities : Emma Watson, Martha Stewart, Amy J Winehouse

Moola Nakshatra Male Famous Personalities : Anthony Hopkins, Bharat Bushan, Charles Bronson, Justin Timberlake, Martin Van Buren, Mahipal Singh or Bhandari, Yuri Gagarin, Aurobindo Ghosh, Ayatollah Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, Billy Graham Evengalist, C V Raman, Jacques Chirac, Dwayne Johnson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Gore, Mark David Chapman, Seal Henry Samuel, Howard Hughes, Steven Spielberg, Arthur Clarke, Swami Satchidananda, Henry Miller