Nakshatra
Ardra nakshatra
Ardra brings intensity, intellect and transformation, like a storm that clears the air.
| Spans | Mithuna 6° 40′ – Mithuna 20° |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Rahu |
| Deity | Rudra |
| Symbol | Teardrop |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Yoni (animal) | Dog |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Rashi | Mithuna |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Hessonite (Gomed) |
Nature of Ardra
Ardra brings intensity, intellect and transformation, like a storm that clears the air. Its natives are sharp thinkers and hard workers who grow through difficulty and are drawn to research and technology.
Its ruling planet Rahu signifies ambition, foreign links, technology and desire, and its dasha is the first one for people born with the Moon here.
The four padas
- Pada 1 · Mithuna 6° 40′ – Mithuna 10° · Dhanu navamsa · Name syllable: Ku
- Pada 2 · Mithuna 10° – Mithuna 13° 20′ · Makara navamsa · Name syllable: Gha
- Pada 3 · Mithuna 13° 20′ – Mithuna 16° 40′ · Kumbha navamsa · Name syllable: Na
- Pada 4 · Mithuna 16° 40′ – Mithuna 20° · Meena navamsa · Name syllable: Chha
Compatibility
By Guna Milan, the most compatible nakshatras are Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Chitra, Swati and Uttara Ashadha.
The least compatible are Ashlesha, Shatabhisha and Jyeshtha.
Calculated with the 36-point Ashtakoot for the middle padas; your exact padas and full charts can change this.
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