Nakshatra 17 of 27

Anuradha Nakshatra

The star of friendship: devotion, cooperation and loyalty.

Anuradha is the star of friendship and devotion. Natives are loyal, cooperative and able to succeed far from home by building alliances. Saturn as lord gives endurance and discipline, softened by the warm, devotional nature of the star.

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Span: Scorpio 3°20′ – Scorpio 16°40′
Ruling planet: Saturn
Deity: Mitra
Symbol: Lotus
Gana: Deva
Yoni: Deer (female)

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Your birth star is the nakshatra the Moon occupied when you were born. It sets your first Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.

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At a glance

Anuradha nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	Following Radha, or after the success
Zodiac span	Scorpio 3°20′ to Scorpio 16°40′ (sidereal)
Sign	Scorpio
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Saturn · Mahadasha of 19 years
Presiding deity	Mitra
Symbol	Lotus
Gana (temperament)	Deva
Yoni (animal)	Deer, female
Nadi	Madhya (Pitta)
Nature (for muhurta)	Mridu (soft): good for the arts, friendship, romance, new clothes and ornaments
Naming syllables	Na, Ni, Nu, Ne

Mitra, god of friendship and partnership, presides; the symbol is a lotus, which blooms in muddy water, or a triumphal arch.

Personality

Anuradha traits

Strengths

Loyal and devoted
Good at building teams
Resilient in hardship
Balanced and diplomatic

Challenges

Jealousy in close bonds
Melancholy or brooding
Rigidity under stress

Careers that suit Anuradha

Management and HRDiplomacy and international workResearch and mathematicsSpiritual and counselling rolesMining and geologyEvent and group organising

Four quarters

The four padas of Anuradha

Pada 1

Syllable “Na”

Scorpio 3°20′ – Scorpio 6°40′ · Navamsa Leo (lord Sun)

Leo navamsa (Sun): confident and organised; leaders of groups.

Pada 2

Syllable “Ni”

Scorpio 6°40′ – Scorpio 10°00′ · Navamsa Virgo (lord Mercury)

Virgo navamsa (Mercury): analytical and dedicated; research and service.

Pada 3

Syllable “Nu”

Scorpio 10°00′ – Scorpio 13°20′ · Navamsa Libra (lord Venus)

Libra navamsa (Venus): harmonious and social; diplomacy and the arts.

Pada 4

Syllable “Ne”

Scorpio 13°20′ – Scorpio 16°40′ · Navamsa Scorpio (lord Mars)

Scorpio navamsa (Mars): intense and spiritual; devotion with depth.

Love and marriage

Anuradha in relationships

Deeply devoted, faithful partners who value companionship. They may hide feelings until they trust.

Gana

Deva

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Deer

Same yoni: Jyeshtha

Nadi

Madhya (Pitta)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Reproductive organs, bladder and bones; emotional brooding drains energy.

Traditional practice

Worship of Goddess Lakshmi and of Mitra, and nurturing friendships, suit this star.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Anuradha FAQs

Which planet rules Anuradha nakshatra?

Saturn. People born with the Moon in Anuradha begin life in Saturn Mahadasha, which lasts 19 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Anuradha?

Na (pada 1), Ni (pada 2), Nu (pada 3), Ne (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Anuradha in?

Anuradha lies wholly in Scorpio, from Scorpio 3°20′ to Scorpio 16°40′.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Anuradha?

Gana: Deva. Yoni: female deer. Nadi: Madhya (Pitta). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Anuradha a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Anuradha is a Mridu nakshatra, traditionally suited to the arts, friendship, romance, new clothes and ornaments. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.