Ardra nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Ardra is nakshatra 6 of 27. Its name means "The moist one". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Ardra is the 6th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 6°40′–20°00′ Mithun (Gemini). It is ruled by Rahu; its deity is Rudra (symbol: teardrop). Ardra natives are intellectual, intense and transformative; like a storm that clears the air, natives think sharply but can be moody or harsh in speech. Name syllables: Ku, Gha, Ng, Chha.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Ardra
"Ardra" means "The moist one". Its presiding deity is Rudra and its symbol is teardrop. It covers 6°40′–20°00′ Mithun (Gemini) of the sidereal zodiac.
Ardra nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Ardra are intellectual, intense and transformative; like a storm that clears the air, natives think sharply but can be moody or harsh in speech.
Career themes: technology, science, research, medicine, journalism.
The four padas of Ardra
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′–10°00′ Gemini | Ku | Mithun (Gemini) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 10°00′–13°20′ Gemini | Gha | Mithun (Gemini) | Makar (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 13°20′–16°40′ Gemini | Ng | Mithun (Gemini) | Kumbh (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 16°40′–20°00′ Gemini | Chha | Mithun (Gemini) | Meen (Pisces) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Manushya
- Yoni: Dog
- Nadi: Adi (Vata)
- First Mahadasha: Rahu (18 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 Ardra nakshatra?
Rahu (Rahu). People born in Ardra begin life in the Rahu Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 18 years in full.
Which rashi is Ardra nakshatra in?
Mithun (Gemini). It spans 6°40′–20°00′ Mithun (Gemini).
What are the name syllables for Ardra nakshatra?
Ku, Gha, Ng, Chha. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Ardra?
Gana: Manushya, yoni: Dog, nadi: Adi (Vata). 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.