Anuradha nakshatra
अनुराधा · ruled by Saturn · 3°20′ Vrishchika – 16°40′ Vrishchika
Anuradha is nakshatra 17 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 3°20′ Vrishchika to 16°40′ Vrishchika; it is ruled by Saturn. It is the nakshatra of devotion and alliance: success through relationships, loyalty and discipline. Natives are often warm, organised, loyal friends who do well in groups and abroad.
What is Anuradha like?
Anuradha is ruled by Mitra, the god of friendship and cooperation, and its symbol is the lotus that blooms from mud. It is the nakshatra of devotion and alliance: success through relationships, loyalty and discipline. Natives are often warm, organised, loyal friends who do well in groups and abroad. Saturn gives perseverance — they keep going through difficult conditions and flourish.
Key strengths
- Loyal friendship
- Teamwork
- Perseverance
- Devotion
Traditional fields of work
Organisations, management, international work, research, counselling, astrology and community roles.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Vrishchika | Simha | Na (ना) |
| 2 | 6°40′ Vrishchika | Kanya | Ni (नी) |
| 3 | 9°60′ Vrishchika | Tula | Nu (नू) |
| 4 | 13°20′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | Ne (ने) |
How does Anuradha shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Anuradha, life begins in Saturn mahadasha. Saturn’s full period is 19 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Anuradha the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Anuradha gives almost the full 19 years, while one near the end gives only months. Mercury dasha (17 years) follows.
How does Anuradha work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Madhya nadi: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Uttara Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Deva) — full 6 Gana points: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Shravana, Revati.
Same yoni (Deer) — full 4 Yoni points: Jyeshtha.
What else do people ask about Anuradha?
Who is the lord of Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha is ruled by Saturn, and its deity is Mitra (god of friendship). People born with the Moon in Anuradha begin life in the Saturn Vimshottari dasha (a 19-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Mercury.
What are the name syllables for Anuradha nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Na, Ni, Nu, Ne (ना, नी, नू, ने). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Anuradha?
Anuradha is Deva gana, Deer yoni (female) and Madhya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Anuradha in?
Anuradha spans 3°20′ Vrishchika to 16°40′ Vrishchika, so it lies in Vrishchika.
Naming a baby born in this nakshatra?
Get the exact pada, namakshar and a meaningful name shortlist.