Ardra Nakshatra
आर्द्रा
Nakshatra 6 of 27 · 66.67° to 80.0° · lord Rahu
Intense, analytical and transforming -- the star of the storm.
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Lord
Rahu
Deity
Rudra
Symbol
Teardrop
Gana
Manushya
Yoni
Dog
Nadi
Adi
Shakti
Power of effort
Personality
Sharp-minded and emotionally intense, able to tear down what no longer works and rebuild it.
Career
Suits research, technology, medicine, analysis and work that solves hard problems.
Relationships
Feelings run deep and can be stormy; honesty and patience keep relationships strong.
Spiritual tendencies
Rudra's star -- growth through hardship and inner renewal.
The four padas
- ✦ Pada 1 -- Moon in Mithuna; names traditionally begin with “Ku”.
- ✦ Pada 2 -- Moon in Mithuna; names traditionally begin with “Gha”.
- ✦ Pada 3 -- Moon in Mithuna; names traditionally begin with “Ng”.
- ✦ Pada 4 -- Moon in Mithuna; names traditionally begin with “Chha”.
Strengths: Intellect, Resilience, Determination. Challenges: Turbulence, Restlessness. These are general traits -- your whole chart refines them.
The 27 nakshatras
1. Ashwini
2. Bharani
3. Krittika
4. Rohini
5. Mrigashira
6. Ardra
7. Punarvasu
8. Pushya
9. Ashlesha
10. Magha
11. Purva Phalguni
12. Uttara Phalguni
13. Hasta
14. Chitra
15. Swati
16. Vishakha
17. Anuradha
18. Jyeshtha
19. Mula
20. Purva Ashadha
21. Uttara Ashadha
22. Shravana
23. Dhanishta
24. Shatabhisha
25. Purva Bhadrapada
26. Uttara Bhadrapada
27. Revati