Anuradha Nakshatra
Ruled by Saturn · Scorpio · Deva gana
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions). It spans 3°20′ Scorpio to 16°40′ Scorpio of the sidereal zodiac, which places it in Scorpio. Its ruling planet is Saturn, its deity is Mitra, the god of friendship, and its symbol is a lotus.
Anuradha nakshatra: personality and nature
Anuradha is the nakshatra of devotion and friendship. Natives are often described as cooperative and organised, and often do well away from their birthplace.
Love and relationships
Loyal and affectionate, forming deep and lasting bonds.
Career and work
Organisation and team roles, international work, counselling, trade and spiritual service.
What to watch for
Overworking and bottling up feelings. As with any placement, the Moon's sign and house, the planets aspecting it and the running dasha change how Anuradha shows up in a particular chart.
The four padas of Anuradha
Each nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in one navamsa (D9) sign, which colours how the nakshatra expresses and matters for marriage reading.
- Pada 1: 3°20′ Scorpio to 6°40′ Scorpio, Leo navamsa.
- Pada 2: 6°40′ Scorpio to 10°00′ Scorpio, Virgo navamsa.
- Pada 3: 10°00′ Scorpio to 13°20′ Scorpio, Libra navamsa.
- Pada 4: 13°20′ Scorpio to 16°40′ Scorpio, Scorpio navamsa.
Anuradha and the Vimshottari dasha
A person whose Moon is in Anuradha begins life in the Saturn Mahadasha, the full length of which is 19 years. How much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through Anuradha. The Mercury Mahadasha follows. The Vimshottari dasha system derives from the Moon's nakshatra, so this is why the nakshatra matters for timing.
Compatibility: gana, yoni and nadi
In Ashtakoota (Guna Milan) matching, Anuradha counts as Deva gana, Deer yoni (female) and Madhya nadi. Gana and yoni describe temperament and instinctive compatibility. Nadi carries the most weight, 8 of the 36 points, and scores zero when both partners share the same nadi. These are read from each partner's Moon nakshatra, so the full pair of charts should be considered together.
For informational and self-reflection purposes only. Not financial, medical, legal, or professional advice.
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Anuradha nakshatra: common questions
Saturn rules Anuradha. A Moon here starts the 19-year Saturn Mahadasha in the Vimshottari system.
Anuradha spans 3°20′ Scorpio to 16°40′ Scorpio of the sidereal zodiac, so it lies in Scorpio.
Pada 1 falls in the Leo navamsa; Pada 2 falls in the Virgo navamsa; Pada 3 falls in the Libra navamsa; Pada 4 falls in the Scorpio navamsa.
Anuradha is Deva gana, Deer yoni (female) and Madhya nadi.
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