Anuradha is nakshatra number 17 of 27. Ruled by Saturn; deity Mitra, lord of friendship.
| Nakshatra | Anuradha (अनुराधा) |
| Position | 17 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Saturn (19-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Mitra, lord of friendship |
| Symbol | a lotus |
| Span in the zodiac | Scorpio 3°20′ to 16°40′ |
| Themes | friendship, devotion, discipline |
Anuradha spans Scorpio 3°20′ to 16°40′, so it lies in Scorpio. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ (Scorpio) | Leo |
| 2 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ (Scorpio) | Virgo |
| 3 | 10°00′ – 13°20′ (Scorpio) | Libra |
| 4 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ (Scorpio) | Scorpio |
If the Moon was in Anuradha at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Saturn mahadasha, which lasts 19 years. Traditionally the Saturn period is associated with discipline, patience and structures built to last.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: friendship, devotion, discipline. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Anuradha is ruled by Saturn and its deity is Mitra, lord of friendship.
Anuradha spans Scorpio 3°20′ to 16°40′.
The traditional symbol of Anuradha is a lotus.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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