Nakshatra · Anuradha
Anuradha nakshatra: ruled by Saturn, in Vrishchika rashi
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras. Its rashi and padas, its lord and dasha, its gana, yoni and nadi for matching, and its nature for muhurat.
In short
Anuradha nakshatra is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras, 213°20'–226°40' of the sidereal zodiac, with all 4 padas in Vrishchika (Scorpio). Its lord is Saturn, so people born in it start life in Saturn's 19-year Vimshottari dasha. It is Deva gana and Madhya nadi.
Anuradha nakshatra at a glance
| Anuradha | |
|---|---|
| Number | 17th of 27 |
| Also spelled | Anusham |
| Span | 213°20'–226°40' of the sidereal zodiac |
| Rashi | all 4 padas in Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Lord | Saturn, whose Vimshottari dasha lasts 19 years |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Mriga (deer) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Nature (muhurat) | Mridu (gentle) |
| Marriage star | Yes, one of the eleven (Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6) |
The 4 padas of Anuradha
Each pada is 3°20'. The pada decides the rashi when a nakshatra spans two signs, and places the Moon in a navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 213°20'–216°40' | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Simha (Leo) |
| Pada 2 | 216°40'–220° | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Pada 3 | 220°–223°20' | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Tula (Libra) |
| Pada 4 | 223°20'–226°40' | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Read more on Vrishchika (Scorpio).
Anuradha and the Vimshottari dasha
Saturn rules Anuradha, and also Pushya and Uttara Bhadrapada. A person born at the very start of Anuradha has the whole 19 years of Saturn's dasha ahead; born near its end, only a little. The next dasha is Mercury's. See Saturn in astrology.
Anuradha in matching and muhurat
In Ashtakoot matching, Anuradha gives the gana, yoni and nadi of a birth star: Deva, Mriga (deer) and Madhya. Two people with the same nadi get 0 of its 8 points, the Nadi dosha, unless one of the exceptions Charak lists applies. Check two stars with the free star matching.
For muhurat, Anuradha is Mridu (gentle), a star suited to friendship, arts and music, new clothes and jewellery, celebrations. It is one of the eleven marriage stars.
Questions about Anuradha nakshatra
Which rashi is Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha has all 4 padas in Vrishchika (Scorpio). Which rashi applies to you depends on your pada.
Who is the lord of Anuradha nakshatra?
Saturn rules Anuradha, as it rules Pushya and Uttara Bhadrapada. If you were born in Anuradha, your first Vimshottari dasha is Saturn's, which lasts 19 years in full.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Anuradha?
Anuradha is Deva gana, Mriga yoni (deer) and Madhya nadi (K. S. Charak's tables). These are used in Ashtakoot matching.
Is Anuradha a good nakshatra for marriage?
For a wedding date, yes: Anuradha is one of the eleven stars Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6 names for marriage. For a couple, what matters is how the two birth stars match, not the star alone.
What is Anuradha nakshatra in English?
In English, Anuradha is the 17th lunar mansion (nakshatra) of the Vedic zodiac, 213°20' to 226°40' of the sidereal zodiac, all in Scorpio.
Sources
- The 27 nakshatras of 13°20' and their 4 padas of 3°20': Astrojar's engine (Lahiri ayanamsa, sidereal zodiac).
- Nakshatra lords and Vimshottari years: BPHS, the chapter on the Vimshottari dasha, as coded in Astrojar's engine (Ketu 7, Venus 20, Sun 6, Moon 10, Mars 7, Rahu 18, Jupiter 16, Saturn 19, Mercury 17 years).
- Gana, yoni and nadi: K. S. Charak, Elements of Vedic Astrology, ch. XXVII (pp. 456, 458, 460), the tables Astrojar's star matching uses.
- Nature of each star for muhurat: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 2. The eleven marriage stars: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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