Ardra Nakshatra — The Lunar Mansion of Storm
Ardra is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Located in Mithuna 6:40-20:00, it is ruled by Rahu and presided over by the deity Rudra. Its symbol is the Teardrop/Diamond.
Storm, destruction, renewal, intellectual brilliance, and emotional intensity. Rudra destroys to rebuild stronger.
Core Attributes
- Ruling Planet: Rahu
- Deity: Rudra
- Symbol: Teardrop/Diamond
- Zodiac Range: Mithuna 6:40-20:00
Personality Traits
Natives born under Ardra Nakshatra carry the energy of their ruling planet Rahu and deity Rudra. This combination shapes their core personality, career inclinations, relationship patterns, and spiritual path. Understanding your birth Nakshatra is considered even more precise than knowing your Rashi, as it narrows your cosmic blueprint to a 13-degree arc of the zodiac.
Career & Profession
Ardra natives excel in fields connected to their deity’s domain and ruling planet’s significations. Their professional path often reflects the symbolic meaning of this Nakshatra — whether through healing, leadership, creativity, research, or service.
Compatibility
Nakshatra compatibility (Ashta Koota matching) is the primary method used in Vedic astrology for marriage matching. Ardra’s compatibility with other Nakshatras is determined through the Yoni (animal symbol), Gana (temperament), Nadi (constitution), and Vashya (mutual attraction) parameters.