Ardra nakshatra
आर्द्रा · ruled by Rahu · 6°40′ Mithuna – 19°60′ Mithuna
Ardra is nakshatra 6 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 6°40′ Mithuna to 19°60′ Mithuna; it is ruled by Rahu. Its symbol is a teardrop: the nakshatra is linked with intense emotion, breakdown and renewal. Ardra natives are often brilliant, questioning and unafraid of difficult subjects; they learn through upheaval and emerge sharper.
What is Ardra like?
Ardra, “the moist one” (Betelgeuse), is ruled by Rudra, the storm that clears the air. Its symbol is a teardrop: the nakshatra is linked with intense emotion, breakdown and renewal. Ardra natives are often brilliant, questioning and unafraid of difficult subjects; they learn through upheaval and emerge sharper. Rahu adds a fascination with technology, research and the unconventional.
Key strengths
- Intellectual intensity
- Resilience through change
- Honesty about pain
- Technical and research skill
Traditional fields of work
Technology, research, science, psychology, crisis work, journalism and roles that involve transformation.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′ Mithuna | Dhanu | Ku (कू) |
| 2 | 10°00′ Mithuna | Makara | Gha (घ) |
| 3 | 13°20′ Mithuna | Kumbha | Na (ङ) |
| 4 | 16°40′ Mithuna | Meena | Chha (छ) |
How does Ardra shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Ardra, life begins in Rahu mahadasha. Rahu’s full period is 18 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Ardra the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Ardra gives almost the full 18 years, while one near the end gives only months. Jupiter dasha (16 years) follows.
How does Ardra work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Adi nadi: Ashwini, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Manushya) — full 6 Gana points: Bharani, Rohini, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Same yoni (Dog) — full 4 Yoni points: Mula.
What else do people ask about Ardra?
Who is the lord of Ardra nakshatra?
Ardra is ruled by Rahu, and its deity is Rudra (the storm form of Shiva). People born with the Moon in Ardra begin life in the Rahu Vimshottari dasha (a 18-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Jupiter.
What are the name syllables for Ardra nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Ku, Gha, Na, Chha (कू, घ, ङ, छ). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Ardra?
Ardra is Manushya gana, Dog yoni (female) and Adi nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Ardra in?
Ardra spans 6°40′ Mithuna to 19°60′ Mithuna, so it lies in Mithuna.
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