Nakshatra 17 of 27
Anuradha Nakshatra
Anuradha is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Mitra, the god of friendship and alliances. Its symbol is a lotus: devotion that blooms even in muddy circumstances.
| Meaning | following Radha; the star of success |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
| Deity | Mitra |
| Symbol | Lotus |
| Degree range | 3°20′ – 16°40′ Scorpio |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio (sidereal) |
| Gana | Deva |
Anuradha personality
Anuradha natives succeed through relationships. They are gifted organizers of people — loyal friends, skilled diplomats, natural bridge-builders between factions. Saturn gives their warmth discipline: they maintain friendships across decades and continents. Many carry a quiet melancholy or early hardship that taught them the value of connection.
Strengths
- Loyalty
- Cooperation
- Organizational skill
- Devotion
- Resilience in adversity
Challenges
- Melancholy
- Neediness in friendship
- Difficulty with authority
The four padas of Anuradha
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Scorpio – 6°40′ Scorpio | Leo | Na |
| 2 | 6°40′ Scorpio – 10°00′ Scorpio | Virgo | Ni |
| 3 | 10°00′ Scorpio – 13°20′ Scorpio | Libra | Nu |
| 4 | 13°20′ Scorpio – 16°40′ Scorpio | Scorpio | Ne |
Moon in Anuradha
With the Moon in Anuradha, friendship is your emotional bloodstream. You feel deepest satisfaction when a group you brought together thrives, and isolation weighs on you more than most.
Career paths
- Management
- Diplomacy and international work
- Counseling
- Group facilitation
- Spiritual community leadership
Anuradha compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Anuradha:
Pushya, Vishakha, Uttara Bhadrapada
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Anuradha your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.