Nakshatra 6 of 27
Ardra Nakshatra
Ardra is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Rudra, the storm god. Its symbol is a teardrop: the storm that destroys what is stale so something new can grow.
| Meaning | the moist one; the teardrop |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Rahu |
| Deity | Rudra |
| Symbol | Teardrop |
| Degree range | 6°40′ – 20°00′ Gemini |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini (sidereal) |
| Gana | Manushya |
Ardra personality
Ardra natives feel and think intensely. They are drawn to the edges of knowledge — new technology, hidden systems, uncomfortable truths — and they are unafraid of chaos, having usually weathered some early in life. Their empathy is hard-won and real. The risk is staying in the storm: cycling through upheaval when calm would serve better.
Strengths
- Intellectual intensity
- Resilience through crisis
- Empathy
- Innovation
- Truth-seeking
Challenges
- Emotional turbulence
- Destructive impulses
- Cynicism
- Attraction to chaos
The four padas of Ardra
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 | 6°40′ Gemini – 10°00′ Gemini | Sagittarius | Ku |
| 2 | 10°00′ Gemini – 13°20′ Gemini | Capricorn | Gha |
| 3 | 13°20′ Gemini – 16°40′ Gemini | Aquarius | Nga |
| 4 | 16°40′ Gemini – 20°00′ Gemini | Pisces | Chha |
Moon in Ardra
An Ardra Moon feels weather systems, not moods — storms that arrive, break, and clear. You transform pain into understanding better than almost anyone, and your compassion for others' suffering is genuine.
Career paths
- Technology and engineering
- Crisis management
- Psychology
- Science
- Investigative work
Ardra compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Ardra:
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Ardra 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.