Find your Mulank

What is a Mulank?

Mulank, also called the root number or birth number, is a single digit from 1 to 9 taken from the day of the month you were born. In Vedic numerology, each digit is linked to one of the nine grahas, and that planet is said to colour your temperament and the way you approach life.

Only the day counts. The month and year are not used for Mulank. They are added to find a different number, the Bhagyank or destiny number.

How to calculate it

Add the digits of your birth day until a single digit remains. If you were born on a single-digit day, that digit is your Mulank.

  • Born on the 7th: Mulank is 7
  • Born on the 23rd: 2 + 3 = 5, so Mulank is 5
  • Born on the 29th: 2 + 9 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2, so Mulank is 2

The nine numbers and their planets

1 Sun

Remedies

  • Wear light red / orange on Sundays
  • Donate wheat or jaggery
  • Start important work on Sunday

Avoid

  • Ego
  • Disrespect to father/seniors
2 Moon

Remedies

  • Drink water from silver / steel glass
  • Donate milk or rice on Monday
  • Sleep early

Avoid

  • Overthinking
  • Late night
3 Jupiter

Remedies

  • Donate yellow sweets on Thursday
  • Respect teachers & elders
  • Keep learning habit

Avoid

  • Over-confidence
  • Laziness
4 Rahu

Remedies

  • Donate black sesame on Saturday
  • Keep silver coin in wallet
  • Stay disciplined

Avoid

  • Shortcuts
  • Illegal work
5 Mercury

Remedies

  • Feed green fodder to cow on Wednesday
  • Write goals daily
  • Maintain accounts clearly

Avoid

  • Lies
  • Cheating
6 Venus

Remedies

  • Donate white sweets on Friday
  • Keep bedroom clean
  • Respect women

Avoid

  • Over-spending
  • Immoral habits
7 Ketu

Remedies

  • Feed stray dogs
  • Pray to Lord Ganesh
  • Keep routine simple

Avoid

  • Loneliness
  • Carelessness in health
8 Saturn

Remedies

  • Donate mustard oil on Saturday
  • Serve labourers / needy
  • Be patient & disciplined

Avoid

  • Laziness
  • Hurting poor people
9 Mars

Remedies

  • Donate red lentils on Tuesday
  • Offer sindoor to Hanuman ji
  • Exercise regularly

Avoid

  • Anger
  • Impulsive decisions

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mulank and Bhagyank?

Mulank comes only from the day you were born. Bhagyank, or the destiny number, comes from adding every digit of your full birth date, including the month and year.

Which planet rules each Mulank?

Mulank 1 is ruled by the Sun, 2 by the Moon, 3 by Jupiter, 4 by Rahu, 5 by Mercury, 6 by Venus, 7 by Ketu, 8 by Saturn and 9 by Mars.

Does Mulank change during my life?

No. It comes from your birth date, so it stays the same. What changes over time is your Dasha, the planetary period you are moving through.

Numerology is shared here as a traditional practice for reflection and discipline. It is not medical, legal, financial or professional advice.