Moola
Alternate nameMulam (Malayalam, Tamil)
Word meaningRoots, core
Physical attributesA loin's tail, Tied bunch of roots
Extent240°00' – 253°20'
0° - 13°20' Dhanu
0° - 13°20' Dhanu
No. of stars2 or 7 or 11 (λ, υ, κ, ι, θ, η, ζ, μ, ε Scorpionis)
Direction↓ Adho-mukha (facing downwards)
Planetary LordKetu
DeityNirrti, goddess of dissolution and destruction
Key attributesRooted, gets to the root of things, Destruction, Self preservation, Transformation, Rags to riches and vice versa
Moola in Predictive Astrology
Proud, wealthy, happy, kind, steady of mind, given to physical enjoyments.
Moola in Muhuratas
Marriage, agriculture, business, deeds of cruelty, fighting, medication, dance, sculpting, weapons, writing.