Ardra Nakshatra
#6 of 27 · 66°40′–80°00′ sidereal · in Gemini
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Rahu |
|---|---|
| Deity | Rudra |
| Symbol | Teardrop |
| Gana (temperament) | a manushya (human) temperament — balanced, ambitious and pragmatic |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Vata (airy) constitution — quick, mobile and creative |
| Yoni (instinct) | Dog — loyal and protective |
| Nature (muhurta) | Tikshna — suits sharp works (discipline, focus, severance) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66°40′ – 70°00′ | Gemini (Mithuna) |
| 2 | 70°00′ – 73°20′ | Gemini (Mithuna) |
| 3 | 73°20′ – 76°40′ | Gemini (Mithuna) |
| 4 | 76°40′ – 80°00′ | Gemini (Mithuna) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Ardra
Ardra — presided by Rudra, symbol "Teardrop", ruled by Rahu. The temperament is a manushya (human) temperament — balanced, ambitious and pragmatic with a Vata (airy) constitution — quick, mobile and creative, and a loyal and protective instinct (Dog yoni). The Rahu lordship lends ambition, obsession, foreign matters, innovation and worldly desire. Energies here favour sharp works (discipline, focus, severance).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Ardra nakshatra?
Rahu — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Ardra.
Who is the deity of Ardra?
Rudra; its symbol is the teardrop.
What degrees does Ardra span?
66°40′–80°00′ sidereal — that is 6°40′ Gemini to 20°00′ Gemini, in Gemini.
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