Nakshatra 6 of 27
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Ardra is the sixth of the twenty-seven nakshatras, the lunar mansions of the sidereal zodiac. It spans 6°40′ Gemini to 20°00′ Gemini, is ruled by Rahu in the Vimshottari scheme, and is presided over by Rudra.
At a glance
- Span
- 6°40′ Gemini to 20°00′ Gemini
- Sign
- Gemini
- Ruling planet
- Rahu, whose Vimshottari period runs 18 years
- Presiding deity
- Rudra
- Gana
- Manushya
- Yoni
- Dog
- Nadi
- Adi
The four padas
| Pada | From | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′ Gemini | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 10°00′ Gemini | Capricorn |
| 3 | 13°20′ Gemini | Aquarius |
| 4 | 16°40′ Gemini | Pisces |
Ardra in the sky
- The Moon in Ardra
- Planets in Ardra now
Gana, yoni and nadi are the measures by which the nakshatras of two charts are compared in matching. Whether Ardra holds the Moon, the Ascendant or a planet in your own chart is computed on Your Chart.