Ardra Nakshatra

Ardra Nakshatra is the sixth among the 27 Nakshatras or constellations as per Vedic Astrology. ‘Ardra’ is another word for ‘Rudra’ and is symbolised by the tears of Lord Shiva. The tears resemble compassion, emotion, chaos within and without with love as its base.  Ardra Nakshatra is a very significant lunar mansion in Vedic Astrology that holds great importance in determining an individual’s personality traits, behaviour and life path destiny.

The ruling deity of this Nakshatra is Rudra, a form of Lord Shiva, who represents the destructive aspect of the Universe. Because of this, the natives born under the Ardra Nakshatra have an innate need for transformation and change and might have a more chaotic lifetime as compared to others. The mythology behind Ardra Nakshatra is associated with Rudra, who is the God of storm and destruction. The symbol, as said earlier, is a teardrop, and thus it’s representative of purification and transformation and it’s a process that takes place within oneself. The ruling planet is Rahu, and this influences the natives of this Nakshatra to have a restless nature and also strive to explore new things and new experiences. As per Vedic Astrology, no other constellation or Nakshtra goes through as much transformation and self-sacrifice as the Ardra Nakshatra natives, Hence, the natives are regarded as gems.

Since Ardra Nakshatra is associated with the planet Rahu, hence it is also associated with karmic patterns and past lives. As a result of this, the natives might have to experience significant ups and downs in their lives.

Ardra Nakshatra Padas

The first Pada of the Ardra Nakshatra is ruled by Mars and people born under this will be energetic and ambitious by nature. They will be determined and persistent in pursuing their goals and might be impulsive and react quickly. They might also have anger issues and be shirt tempered.

The second Pada of the Ardra Nakshatra is ruled by Venus and people born under this Pada are known for their creative and artistic nature. They are passionate and romantic and value beauty and aesthetics.

The third Pada of the Ardra Nakshatra is ruled by Mercury and the people born under this Pas are known to be intellectual and good in communication skills. They would be excellent communicators and can express themselves well through writing or speaking. They are analytical and logical and value knowledge and information.

The fourth Pada of the Ardra Nakshatra is ruled by the Moon and the people born under this Pada are known for their emotional and intuitive nature. They are empathetic and caring and can connect with people on a deeper level. They might also be sensitive and need to work on managing their emotions and maintaining emotional balance.

Compatibility of Ardra Nakshatra natives

Ardra Nakshatra natives are compatible with those born under the Mrigashira, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Mula, Swati, Purva Ashadha and Ashwini Nakshatra.

They may face challenges in relationships with those natives who are born under Jyestha, Revati, Vishakha, and Ashlesha Nakshatras.

Characteristics of Ardra Nakshatra natives

People who are born in the Ardra Nakshatra are known for their restless and curious nature. They have a strong desire to learn new things and explore the unknown. This in fact makes them good scholars, researchers, and adventurous. The natives are also associated with effective communication skills and hence they are good communicators. They are naturally talented in being adept at expressing themselves and hence are good writers, speakers and performers.

The ruling deity of the Ardra Nakshatra being Rudra, who represents the destructive aspect of the Universe, hence the natives born under this Nakshatra may experience significant transformation and change in their lives. They might see these changes through a series of upheavals, trials, agony and distress.

Ardra Nakshatra is associated with independence and self-reliability. The natives are henceforth fiercely independent and prefer to only rely on themselves and trust their own instincts and intuition. They don’t like seeking help from others no matter how difficult the situation they are in. They possess a very powerful emotional strength and can also be prone mood swings. They experience emotional highs and lows and might struggle to control their emotions at times. People born under Ardra Nakshatra are also known for their intelligence, creativity, and curiosity. They have a deep thirst for knowledge and are always seeking to expand their understanding of the world. The main challenge for the natives of Ardra is to overcome their emotional unpredictability and then learn how to channel their energy in a positive way.

Some traits of Ardra Nakshatra

• Ardra Nakshatra is the sixth among the 27 Nakshtaras, and is ruled by the deity Rudra, who is associated with destruction and transformation.
• Ardra Nakshatra is located entirely in the zodiac sign of Gemini.
• Ardra Nakshatra is symbolized by a teardrop which represents sorrow, grief, and purification.
• The most prominent characteristic of natives born under Ardra Nakshatra is their emotional intensity. They are extremely sensitive and emotional.
• The ruling planet of Ardra is Rahu, which makes the natives build a strong desire for success and achieving new things.
• Ardra Nakshatra is associated with the element Air which represents movement, communication and flexibility.
• The favourable colour of natives of Ardra is green.

Ruling planet of Ardra (Graha Devta): Rahu

The Ardra Nakshatra ruling planet or Graha Devta is the planet Rahu and this is why the natives are always looking for gaining knowledge and can also be destructive at times.

Rahu rewards a native with the ability to be famous among people and be a good debater and win arguments and receive attention. But, Rahu if afflicted, would also bring a huge chance in a native getting very distracted from his duties and work, or getting involved in bad company, and also gaining too many enemies, and deal with past life karma.

Gender of Ardra: Female

The gender of Ardra Nakshtra is female. A person born under Ardra would be caring by nature, and this would be innate in an individual, irrespective of which gender they were born as.

Famous personalities born in Ardra Nakshatra

Rabindranath Tagore, Neil Armstrong, Morgan Freeman, Woody Allen, Che Guevera, Jim Carrey, Steve Jobs, Bruce Lee, Prince William, and Lionel Messi.

Remedies for Ardra Nakshatra

• Chant Rahu mantras, such as the Rahu Beej Mantra and the Maha Mrityunjay Mantra.
• Chant the Gayatri mantra daily.
• Donate food and money to the needy, or associate with a non-profit organization and do charity regularly, or even donate for spiritual purposes.
• Worship Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha to ward off the negative effects of Rahu.
• Practice mental awareness and do yoga and meditation.

The Name of the 27 Nakshatras are as follows:-