Ardra nakshatra: meaning, personality, career and name letters
What it means if you were born under Ardra, explained simply, with the details astrology students look for.
In simple words: astrology divides the sky into 27 star groups called nakshatras. The one the Moon was in when you were born is your birth star. It works like a more detailed version of your Moon sign. If Ardra is your birth star, this is what tradition says about you.
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Symbol
- Teardrop
- Deity
- Rudra
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Name letters
- Ku, Gha, Na, Chha
Personality
Intense thinkers who grow through storms; deep feelings, sharp intellect and a talent for solving hard problems. Can be blunt or moody before the clouds clear.
Work and career
Natural fields: Technology, research, science, medicine, writing and anything that rebuilds after change.
Love and relationships
Honest and deep; needs a partner who can handle strong emotions.
Good days for
When the Moon passes through Ardra (about one day every month), it is traditionally a good day for research, surgery and ending what no longer serves.
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For astrology students: Ardra in detail
- Span
- 66°40' – 80°00' of the sidereal zodiac (Gemini)
- Vimshottari dasha at birth
- Rahu (18 years in full; the balance depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the star)
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Yoni (animal)
- Dog
- Nadi
- Adi
- Nature (for muhurta)
- Sharp (tikshna)
- Body part linked
- Throat, arms, shoulders and lungs
| Pada | Degrees | Sign | Name letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40' – 9°60' Gemini | Gemini | Ku कु |
| 2 | 10°00' – 13°20' Gemini | Gemini | Gha घ |
| 3 | 13°20' – 16°40' Gemini | Gemini | Na ङ |
| 4 | 16°40' – 19°60' Gemini | Gemini | Chha छ |
Gana, yoni and nadi are used in kundli matching: check a match here.
What people often ask
Which planet rules Ardra nakshatra?
Rahu. People born in Ardra begin life in the Rahu dasha (planetary period).
What are the name letters for Ardra?
Ku, Gha, Na, Chha, one for each of its four quarters (padas).
Is Ardra a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and lessons; none is good or bad by itself. How it works out depends on the whole birth chart.
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