Ardra is nakshatra number 6 of 27. Ruled by Rahu; deity Rudra, the storm form of Shiva.
| Nakshatra | Ardra (आर्द्रा) |
| Position | 6 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Rahu (18-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Rudra, the storm form of Shiva |
| Symbol | a teardrop |
| Span in the zodiac | Gemini 6°40′ to 20°00′ |
| Themes | storm, change, intensity |
Ardra spans Gemini 6°40′ to 20°00′, so it lies in Gemini. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ (Gemini) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 10°00′ – 13°20′ (Gemini) | Capricorn |
| 3 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ (Gemini) | Aquarius |
| 4 | 16°40′ – 20°00′ (Gemini) | Pisces |
If the Moon was in Ardra at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Rahu mahadasha, which lasts 18 years. Traditionally the Rahu period is associated with ambition, reinvention and an appetite for the unfamiliar.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: storm, change, intensity. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Ardra is ruled by Rahu and its deity is Rudra, the storm form of Shiva.
Ardra spans Gemini 6°40′ to 20°00′.
The traditional symbol of Ardra is a teardrop.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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