Ardra nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Ardra nakshatra meaning
- Ardra
- nakshatra
- Rahu
- Rudra
- storm
Ardra is the sixth nakshatra, in sidereal Gemini. It is ruled by Rahu, its deity is Rudra, god of storms, and its symbol is a teardrop. It is the nakshatra of transformation and a sharp mind.
Where is Ardra in the zodiac?
Ardra spans 6°40' to 20° of sidereal Gemini. On the full zodiac circle that is 66°40' to 80°, the 6th of the 27 nakshatras.
Ardra: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by Rahu (the Moon's north node). Its deity is Rudra, the god of storms. A storm destroys, but it also clears the air and waters the earth.
Ardra: the symbol and its meaning
The symbol of Ardra is a teardrop or a diamond: the tear for pain, the diamond for the strength that forms under pressure.
Ardra personality traits
Ardra people are intellectual, emotional and drawn to change. They like to think deeply and ask hard questions.
- A sharp mind
- Emotional intensity
- The power to change things
What is Ardra good for?
Traditionally Ardra is a harsh nakshatra, good for tearing down the old, for research and for tackling a problem you have long avoided.
- Research and analysis
- Difficult conversations
- Breaking an old habit