Ardra is the name of the 6th Nakshatra in Vedic astrology. The star associated with Ardra Nakshatra is Betelgeuse. This Nakshatra has a span extending from 6°40′ to 20°00′ Gemini. Thus, it lies entirely in the constellation of Gemini. The name Ardra means “green” or “the moist one.” Its symbol is a teardrop and indicates sadness as well as regeneration.
The presiding deity for Ardra Nakshatra is Rudra, the god of thunder and destruction, and the ruling planet is Rahu. The combination indicates a mixture of wisdom and passion. Rahu is often considered notorious, and hence, grants the natives of Ardra Nakshatra with an inclination towards the deeper side of dark desires like materialistic achievements and power at the cost of other peoples’ convenience. The power of thunder implies aggression and rowdiness. People born under Ardra Nakshatra can be thankless by nature, and often complain even about petty matters. The animal representation of Ardra is a female dog. This further confirms an innate violence with the natives of this star. This Nakshatra is often associated with destructive acts.
People born under Ardra Nakshatra tend to undergo severe purification experiences in life, before finally evolving into scintillating individuals. The ruling deity, Rudra is also considered to be the chaotic side of Lord Shiva. Thus, it brings a sense of confusion in the natives. Rahu, the ruling planet of Ardra Nakshatra, depicts a restless hunt for knowledge. Hence, the people born under this star are explorers at heart. They often possess and seek in-depth knowledge. They are vocal about their opinions and unforgiving in expressing themselves. Ardra Nakshatra symbolizes a delicate bond that connects emotions with mental activity and thought process. The natives are passionate and abstract thinkers.
Many natives under the strong influence of Ardra are curious and analytical by nature and they like to get to the root of the matter and know everything in details. Ardra natives have a tendency to shift from one state of mind to another in a matter of seconds and accordingly these natives can be very unpredictable at times. They can burst out in anger very easily and can try to scare or harm the other person at times. Natives under the strong influence of Ardra are brave and they are not afraid of confrontations, arguments, disputes, fights or wars. In fact, some of them are very quick at leaving the logic behind in an argument and trying to get physical. Natives under the influence or Ardra are keen to explore and observe and in fact many of them are very good observers having deep probing eyes which try to scan the people around them and find out what lies inside those people. Ardra natives do not pay much attention to social courtesies and formalities and they usually keep on doing what they like regardless of the fact whether the people around them like it or not. Natives under the strong influence of this nakshatra do not bother much about what kind of opinion do the people around them have about them and they stay unaffected of the public opinion most of the times. Ardra natives can make opponents and enemies due to their argumentative nature and non-bothering attitude towards the others, but these natives do not bother to change themselves and try to make peace with their opponents and enemies.
Interests and Careers:
Working in the helping professions, alleviating the suffering of others, is good for an Ardra native, as it helps reverse harmful karmic tendencies.
Ardra natives may be hunters and/or animal killers due to the Nakṣatra’s aggressive, destructive nature and its association with Rudra, the lord of wild animals. This may not be good for one’s practice of ahimsa, but for those whose dharma demands it, it’s certainly in the cards. Rudra is a hunter and the wielder of the bow, suggesting accuracy in hitting the target, requiring one to have both good aim and the strength to shoot.
- writing, teaching
- hospice work, social service, humanitarian projects
- public relations
- sales
- politics
- athletics,
- butchers
- pharmacists
Health Issues:
Nervous system disorders, skin sensitivity, allergies, mental disorders, lung problems. Top and back of the head; the eyes.
Dosha is Vata. Watch out for stress, stay grounded.
Location – 6.40 Gemini to 20.00 Gemini
Ruler – Rahu
Symbol – Tear Drop
Deity – Rudra
Varna – Butcher
Alphabets – Ku, Ghaa, Kha, Cha
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