Rudraksha beads are beneficial to all individuals and have no negative
effects. Rudraksha can be worn singly or as a combination of different
Mukhis. According to astrologers, at the time of birth, the positioning
of stars (Nakshatras) determines the Rudraksha Mukhi to be worn.
However, an individual can also wear any Rudraksha Mukhi based on his
desires/ needs to be fulfilled.Some astrologers suggest the following Rudraksha Mukhis according to the ruling planet:
| Birth Nakshatra | Ruling Planet | Mukhi to be Worn |
| Kritika | Sun | One/Eleven/Twelve Mukhi |
| Uttaraphalguni | Sun | One/Eleven/Twelve Mukhi |
| Uttarashadha | Sun | One/Eleven/Twelve Mukhi |
| Rohini | Moon | Two Mukhi |
| Hasta | Moon | Two Mukhi |
| Shravana | Moon | Two Mukhi |
| Mrigashira | Mars | Three Mukhi |
| Chitra | Mars | Three Mukhi |
| Dhanishtha | Mars | Three Mukhi |
| Ashlesha | Mercury | Four Mukhi |
| Jyestha | Mercury | Four Mukhi |
| Revati | Mercury | Four Mukhi |
| Punarvasu | Jupiter | Five Mukhi |
| Vishakha | Jupiter | Five Mukhi |
| Purvabhadrapada | Jupiter | Five Mukhi |
| Bharani | Venus | Six Mukhi |
| Purvaphalguni | Venus | Six Mukhi |
| Purvashadha | Venus | Six Mukhi |
| Pushya | Saturn | Seven/Fourteen Mukhi |
| Anuradha | Saturn | Seven/Fourteen Mukhi |
| Uttarabhadrapada | Saturn | Seven/Fourteen Mukhi |
| Ardra | Rahu | Eight Mukhi |
| Swati | Rahu | Eight Mukhi |
| Shatabhisha | Rahu | Eight Mukhi |
| Ashvini | Ketu | Nine Mukhi |
| Magha | Ketu | Nine Mukhi |
| Mula | Ketu | Nine Mukhi |