Anuradha Nakshatra
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras. Devoted friendship and success. It is ruled by Saturn and lies in Vrishchika (Scorpio).
Anuradha at a glance
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Deity | Mitra, god of friendship |
| Symbol | a lotus |
| Element | Water |
| Quality | Soft |
| Zodiac span | 3°20′ Vrishchika to 16°40′ Vrishchika |
| Rashi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
The four padas of Anuradha
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Vrishchika – 6°40′ Vrishchika | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 6°40′ Vrishchika – 10°00′ Vrishchika | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 10°00′ Vrishchika – 13°20′ Vrishchika | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 13°20′ Vrishchika – 16°40′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Anuradha and the Saturn Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Saturn rules Anuradha, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Saturn Mahadasha. A full Saturn Mahadasha lasts 19 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Anuradha. The other nakshatras ruled by Saturn are Pushya and Uttara Bhadrapada.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Anuradha nakshatra?
Saturn is the Vimshottari lord of Anuradha. A person born with the Moon in Anuradha starts life in a Saturn Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Saturn Mahadasha lasts 19 years.
Which rashi is Anuradha in?
Anuradha spans 3°20′ Vrishchika to 16°40′ Vrishchika of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Vrishchika (Scorpio).
What are the deity and symbol of Anuradha?
The deity of Anuradha is Mitra, god of friendship. Its symbol is a lotus.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.