The existing 12 rashi has normally 27 nakshaktra in which a person is born. Out of these 27 nakshaktra, 6 are called gandmool. These nakshaktras are Ashvini, Revati, Magha, Ashlesha, Moola or Jyeshtha nakshatra. Gand actually is Gant which means Knot. Only a few Nakshatras fall in this category and even then, it depends in which Charan of the 4 charans the child is born. Which means that placement of the Moon in 6 out of 27 Nakshatras confirms the formation of this defect according to its general definition. This defect named GandMool Dosh is formed only if the Moon is placed in one of the following: 4th Pada of Revati Nakshatra. 1st Pada of Ashvini Nakshatra. 4th Pada of Ashlesha Nakshatra. 1st Pada of Magha Nakshatra. 4th Pada of Jyeshtha Nakshatra. 1st Pada of Moola Nakshatra. If the natal Moon in the horoscope of a child is in one of these Nakshatras, the child is said to be born in Gand Mool Nakshatras. Gand mool forms Arishta Yoga. Arishta means suffering and it is said that the child has to suffer in certain years of his life. The child born under gandmool doesn’t only remain sad but he also becomes the root for the family misery. Some have the views that if the child is born in such Nakshatras, it signifies death of cattle, bad by heart, bad for maternal uncle, bad for elder brother, bad for spouse, death of father and death of mother etc. These nakshatras are ruled by the planets Mercury & Ketu. EFFECTS OF GANDMOOL DASHA Effect of Gandmool Nakshatra Ashwini on a native’s life Gandmool Nakshatra is known as Ashwini Nakshatra before Ketu. Ashwini Nakshatra stays in Aries sign from 0 degrees to 13 degrees and 20 minutes. If Moon is placed between these degrees at the time of birth, the child is said to be born in a Gandmool Nakshatra. A person born in the first stage of Ashwini Nakshatra might have to face a lot of obstacles in life. This stage gives results based on the bad deeds of the past life. Also, the native born in this stage of Ashwini Nakshatra may cause some problems for the father. But, this Nakshatra should not be considered negative because of these effects. Other combinations formed in a horoscope should also be analysed before reaching to any conclusion. The native born in the second stage of Ashwini Nakshatra lives a happy and prosperous life. Similarly, a person born in the third stage of Ashwini Nakshatra achieves high position and honour in society. He also gets cooperation of his friends and will be fond of travelling. A person gets respect and gifts from government if he is born in the fourth stage of Ashwini Nakshatra. But, he may suffer from minor health problems.. Effect of Gandmool Nakshatra Magha on the life of a Native The beginning of Leo sign marks the beginning of Magha Nakshatra. If Moon is in Leo sign from 0 degrees to 13 degrees and 20 minutes, it is said to be in Gandmool Nakshatra. The native born in the first stage of Magha Nakshatra may cause problems to the mother. In the same way, native born in the second stage may cause some problems to the father. A person is blessed with all kinds of pleasures throughout his life, if he is born in the third stage of Magha Nakshatra. A person is born in the fourth stage of Magha Nakshatra is stable in his profession and pursues higher education. Effect of Gandmool Nakshatra Mool on the life of a native If Moon is in Sagittarius sign from 0 degrees to 13 degrees and 20 minutes at the time of birth, the native is said to be born in Gandmool Nakshatra. Many drastic changes occur in the life of a father when the native is born in the first stage of Mool Nakshatra. A child’s birth in the second stage of Mool Nakshatra is considered inauspicious for the mother as it causes a lot of problems for the mother. Native born in the third stage might have to face loss of wealth and be deprived of his property and money. The fourth stage of Mool Nakshatra gives average results. However, auspicious results can be attained in this stage if Shanti puja is performed. The native may suffer a great loss at least once in his life. Effect of Gandmool Nakshatra Ashlesha on the life of a native Ashlesha Nakshatra stays in Cancer sign from 16 degrees 40 minutes to 30 degrees. If Moon is in Cancer sign between these degrees, it said to be in Gandmool Nakshatra. The first stage of Ashlesha Nakshatra is not exactly considered to be inauspicious, but the native may have to suffer from loss of wealth. However, this stage may give auspicious results if Shanti Puja is performed. A native born in the second stage of Ashlesha Nakshatra may cause problems for his brothers and sisters or may destroy his own wealth once he grows up. A child born in the third stage of Ashlesha Nakshatra may cause problems for both mother and father. If a child is born in the fourth stage, the father of the child may have to face some financial loss and health problems. Effect of Gandmool Nakshatra Jyeshtha on the life of a native Jyeshtha Nakshatra stays in Scorpio sign from 16 degrees and 40 minutes to 30 degrees. If Moon is in Scorpio sign between these degrees, the child is said to have been born in Gandmool Nakshatra. According to Indian Vedic astrology, Jyeshtha Nakshatra is considered to be an inauspicious Nakshatra. Native born in the first stage of Jyeshtha Nakshatra may cause problems for his elder brothers and sisters. The second stage of Jyeshtha Nakshatra is considered to be inauspicious for younger brothers and sisters. They may suffer from health ailments and other issues. Health of the mother might become a matter of concern for the native born in the third stage of Jyeshtha Nakshatra. Taking birth in the fourth stage is not considered auspicious for the native himself. The person may have to face a lot of obstacles throughout his life. Effect of Gandmool Nakshatra Rewati on the life of a native Rewati Nakshatra stays in Pisces sign from 16 degrees and 40 minutes to 30 degrees. If Moon is in Pisces sign between these degrees, a child is said to have been born in Gandmool Nakshatra. Native born in the first stage of Rewati Nakshatra lives a happy and successful life. Such a person remains happy with his financial condition. A person born in the second stage of Rewati Nakshatra achieve high position through their hard work, intelligence and dedication. However, he may have to face some losses related to land and property. A person born in the third stage of Rewati Nakshatra attains lots of wealth and property, but might also have to go through loss of wealth Native born in the fourth stage of Rewati Nakshatra create problems for himself. However, some scholars believe that people born in this stage can cause problems for their parents also. They may face a lot of struggle in life. REMEDIES FOR GANDMOOL ·A Shanti puja should be performed on the 27th day from birth if a child is born in Gandmool Nakshatra. · If you are unable to perform this puja on the 27th day, then it should be performed on the day when Moon comes back to the same Nakshatra. · You should worship the lord of your birth Nakshatra. This will always benefit you. If you are born in Ashwini, Magha or Mool Nakshatra, you should worship lord Ganesha regularly. People born in these Nakshatras should donate brown clothes or cat’s eye gemstone on a Thursday or Wednesday. Hoisting a flag in a temple is also beneficial. · You should worship Mercury if you are born in Ashlesha, Jyeshtha or Rewati Nakshatra. People born in these Nakshatras should donate things like green vegetables, coriander, emerald, bronze utensils or amla. These things should be donated on Wednesday. But no remedy should be adopted without consultation