Anuradha nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Anuradha is nakshatra 17 of 27. Its name means "Following Radha / success". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 3°20′–16°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio). It is ruled by Saturn; its deity is Mitra (symbol: lotus). Anuradha natives are devoted, friendly and disciplined; natives succeed through cooperation and loyalty, often far from home, though they may hide their feelings. Name syllables: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Anuradha
"Anuradha" means "Following Radha / success". Its presiding deity is Mitra and its symbol is lotus. It covers 3°20′–16°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) of the sidereal zodiac.
Anuradha nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Anuradha are devoted, friendly and disciplined; natives succeed through cooperation and loyalty, often far from home, though they may hide their feelings.
Career themes: management, organisations, research, travel, spirituality.
The four padas of Anuradha
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′–6°40′ Scorpio | Na | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 6°40′–10°00′ Scorpio | Ni | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 10°00′–13°20′ Scorpio | Nu | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 13°20′–16°40′ Scorpio | Ne | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Deva
- Yoni: Deer
- Nadi: Madhya (Pitta)
- First Mahadasha: Saturn (19 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Anuradha nakshatra?
Saturn (Shani). People born in Anuradha begin life in the Saturn Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 19 years in full.
Which rashi is Anuradha nakshatra in?
Vrishchik (Scorpio). It spans 3°20′–16°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio).
What are the name syllables for Anuradha nakshatra?
Na, Ni, Nu, Ne. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Anuradha?
Gana: Deva, yoni: Deer, nadi: Madhya (Pitta). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.