nakshatra 19 of 27 · lord Ketu
The root — digs to the foundation, even if it must uproot
| Attribute | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding deity | Nirriti, goddess of dissolution | The power the star answers to. |
| Symbol | Bunch of roots | The image the classics use to remember its nature. |
| Star lord | Ketu | Runs this star's dasha periods — see its mantra. |
| Gana | Rakshasa | Temperament group used in matching. |
| Yoni | Dog (male) | Animal symbol — compatibility of instinct. |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) | Ayurvedic constitution; same nadi is avoided in matching. |
| Naming syllables | Ye · Yo · Bha · Bhi | One sound per pada, in order. |
Getting to the root: investigation, foundations, unlearning.
Uprooting what was still holding the structure up.
These are tendencies the tradition associates with the star — context for reflection, never a forecast. Your own days depend on your whole chart: the running dasha lords and what they signify.