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Nakshatra 17 of 27 · Deva gana

Anuradha

अनुराधा A lotus

The following star: friendship, devotion and the lotus that blooms in the mud.

Longitude
λ 213°20′ – 226°40′
Lord
Saturn
Deity
Mitra
Span
Scorpio 3°20′ – 16°40′
Pale jade carving of a lotus, the symbol of Anuradha
About Anuradha

Anuradha lies from 3°20′ to 16°40′ Scorpio and is ruled by Saturn. Its deity is Mitra, the god of friendship, alliance and good faith, and its symbol is a lotus, which grows from mud into perfect bloom. The name means “following Radha” (Vishakha), or “a later success”.

This is a nakshatra of devotion, loyalty and cooperation. It brings people together and keeps them together through difficulty. It is classed as soft (mridu), favouring friendship, love, music and gentle beginnings. Saturn gives it steadiness; Scorpio gives it depth.

Padas and navamsa

Four quarters of 3°20′

Each pada falls in a navamsa sign, used to read the D9 chart and to colour the nakshatra for anyone whose Moon or ascendant sits there.

Pada 1Scorpio 3°20′ – 6°40′Leonavamsa
Pada 2Scorpio 6°40′ – 10°00′Virgonavamsa
Pada 3Scorpio 10°00′ – 13°20′Libranavamsa
Pada 4Scorpio 13°20′ – 16°40′Scorpionavamsa
Born under Anuradha

People with the Moon in Anuradha tend to be loyal, devoted and good at bringing people together. They often thrive away from their birthplace and succeed through friendships and organisations. They feel deeply and remain faithful to people and ideals. Their first dasha is Saturn.

Traditionally good for
  1. Beginning friendships and alliances
  2. Devotional practice and worship
  3. Music and the arts
  4. Marriage

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