Ardra

Intensity, research, upheaval.

At a glance

Vimshottari lordRahu
DeityRudra
Symbolteardrop or diamond
Position in the zodiacFrom 6°40′ Mithuna to 20°00′ Mithuna
Vimshottari years18 years

Traditional keywords

Intensity, research, upheaval.

Traditional keywords for study. They describe classical attributions and are not predictions about a person.

People born in Ardra

Ardra natives are intellectual, intense and transformative. Storms in life bring growth and insight. They can be blunt or emotional; compassion balances them.

Work

Technology, research, medicine, analysis and work in crisis.

Relationships

Honest and intense; they need patience and understanding.

Well-being

Watch the lungs and nerves; manage stress.

Padas (quarters)

Neighbouring nakshatras

Other nakshatras with the same Vimshottari lord

Questions and answers

Who is the Vimshottari lord of Ardra?

Ardra is ruled by Rahu in the Vimshottari system (18 years).

Where does Ardra lie in the zodiac?

Ardra lies From 6°40′ Mithuna to 20°00′ Mithuna.

Which nakshatra comes before and after Ardra?

Before it is Mrigashira and after it is Punarvasu.

See it in a chart

The Moon's nakshatra at birth sets the starting lord of your dasha. Use the dasha tool to see the full timeline. Vimshottari dasha.

Sources

Classical attributions as given in standard Jyotish texts, chiefly Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (the chapters on the grahas and rashis) and Brihat Samhita. Positions are computed by this site.