Anuradha Nakshatra
Anuradha shows friendship, loyalty and the ability to work well in a team.
- Ruling planet
- Saturn · dasha 19 years
- Deity
- Mitra
- Symbol
- A lotus
- Gana
- Deva (divine)
- Yoni
- Deer
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Zodiac span
- Vrischika (Scorpio) 3°20′ – 16°40′
Nature of people born in Anuradha
It is said there is a chance of success in faraway places.
The four padas of Anuradha
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Simha (Leo) | Na |
| 2 | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 6°40′ – 10° | Kanya (Virgo) | Ni |
| 3 | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 10° – 13°20′ | Tula (Libra) | Nu |
| 4 | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 13°20′ – 16°40′ | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Ne |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Anuradha the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Deva (divine)), yoni (Deer) and nadi (Madhya (Pitta)) of Anuradha are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha is ruled by Saturn. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Saturn dasha (19 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Anuradha?
Anuradha: Deva (divine) gana, Deer yoni, Madhya (Pitta) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Anuradha?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Na · 2 — Ni · 3 — Nu · 4 — Ne.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.