The name of the presiding deity, Rudra translates to ‘the terrible’ or ‘the ruby red’ or ‘the howler’, and the primary star is referred to as the red giant. The destructive and transformative aspect of Shiva is indicated by the diety.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Diety | Rudra (Lord Shiva) |
| Sounds | Ku (कू), Gha (घ), Ing (ङ), Jha (झ) |
| Planet | Rahu |
| Colour | Green |
| Gana | Manushya Gana |
| Animal | Female Dog |
Introduction to Ardra Nakshatra
Welcome to the Ardra Nakshatra! (The Star of Transport) We’re excited you’re here.
Ardra Nakshatra 2nd Pada: It indicates excessive malfeasance. The negative attributes of the Nakshatra is felt maximum in this pada. But, it makes the native very practical and materialistic. But material prosperity is possible only when Saturn and Mercury are well placed, but that too after struggle and after the age of 32 years.
The negative attributes of the nakshatra are usually manifested through this quarter. The storm has increased here and hence planets bring misfortune and trouble.
We have to look janam kundali for detailed analysis:
- Addiction & Themes Defying Traditional Values.
- Social Outcaste, Abandonment & Parental Issues.
- Complication at Birth & Themes of Destruction.
- Anti-Social Activities, Loners and Murderers.
- Effort, Achievement Themes & Animal Lovers.
- Motivated by desire
- Passionate researcher
- Exploratory mind
- Abstract thinker
- Out of the box thinking
- Pet lovers
- Destructive
- Arrogant
- Critical
- Anti-social
- Impolite
- Acts quickly, curious mind and craves knowledge
- Good memory
- Strong communication skills
- Truthful
- Compassionate toward those in pain
- Physical work is preferred over mental work
- Easily gains support from government
- Overcomes bad habits
- Arrogant
- Ungrateful
- Mischievous
- Reckless
- Anti-social
- Causes trouble
- Self-serving
- Stubborn
- Critical
- Impolite
- Untruthful
- Poor financial planning
- Lust for material attainments
- Excessive indulgences
- Creates pain or agony for others
- Inconsiderate
- Reckless
- Abuses power
- Physical labor
- Electronics
- Computers
- Software engineers
- Electrical engineer
- Sound technicians
- Electronic music
- Video game developer
- Special effects and 3D technology
- Science fiction writers
- Linguist
- Photographers
- Philosopher
- Physicist
- Researcher
- Surgeon
- Pharmacist
- Works with poisonous substances
- Nuclear power industry
- Psychotherapist
- Neurologist
- Detective
- Sales specialist
- Analyst
- Politician
- Thieves
- Chess players
Nakshatra Padas
| First Pada | Second Pada | Third Pada | Fourth Pada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06° 40′ to 10° 00’ (3) | 10° 00′ to 13° 20′ (3) | 13° 20′ to 16° 40′ (3) | 16° 40′ to 20° 00′ (3) |
| Navamsa: Sagittarius | Navamsa: Capricorn | Navamsa: Aquarius | Navamsa: Pisces |
| Sound: Ku | Sound: Kha | Sound: Nga | Sound: Chha |
| Keyword: Curiosity | Keyword: Material | Keyword: Research | Keyword: Compassionate |
| Ardra Nakshatra 1st Pada Characteristics | Ardra Nakshatra 2nd Pada Characteristics |
| Ardra Nakshatra 3rd Pada Characteristics | Ardra Nakshatra 4th Pada Characteristics |
Elements of Ardra Nakshatra
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Star | Ardra Nakshatra |
| Sign | Gemini |
| Range | 06°40′ – 20°00′ in Gemini |
| Diety | Rudra |
| Planet | Rahu (The North Node of the Moon – Head) |
| Meaning | “The Moist One”, “The Wet One” |
| Indication | “The Star of Sorrow”, “Star of Oppression” |
| Symbol | Teardrop, Diamond, A Human Head |
| Shakti (Power) | Yatna Shakti (The Power to “Make an Effort and Achievement”) |
| Basis Above | To Hunt or Search |
| Basis Below | To Reach the Goal |
| Desire | To Gain Lordship Over the Animals |
| Body Part | Eyes and the Back and Front of the Head |
| Purushartha (Goal) | Dharma |
| Category of Star | Laghu (Light/ No Heavy) and Kshipra (Quick/Swift) |
| Gana (Race) | Deva Gana |
| Guna (Quality) | Tamas |
| Varna | Butcher |
| Pancha Mahabhuta | Apas (Water) |
| TriMurthi | Shiva (Dissolve) |
| Animal | Dog |
| Bird | Andril (A Blackish coloured Bird), Swan |
| Tree | Agar wood, Black Ebony, Tendu or Krushnagus (Latin Name: Diospyros Melanoxylon or Aquillaria Agalocha) |
| Sounds | Khu, Khaa, Jna, Chha |
| Colour | Green |
| Tridosha | Vata (Wind or Air + Space) |
| Yoni (Gender) | Female |
| Direction | West |
| Gotra (Clan) | Pulaha (name translates as the “Bridger of Space”) |
| Direction of Motion | Urdhwa Mukha (Looking Up/ Facing Upwards) |