Ardra Nakshatraआर्द्रा
66.67° - 80.00° • Ruled by Rahu • Deity: Rudra
Ardra is ruled by Rahu and represents the storm of Rudra. Natives experience intense transformations and have the power to destroy and rebuild.
Quick Facts
- Symbol
- Teardrop/Diamond
- Animal
- Dog
- Ruling Planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Rudra
- Gender
- Female
- Nature
- Mixed
Temperament & Health
Gana (Temperament)
Manushya - Human
Balanced, practical, and worldly
Nadi (Health)
Aadi - Beginning
Vata constitution, creative energy
Naming Letters (Pada)
कु
Pada 1
घ
Pada 2
ड
Pada 3
छ
Pada 4
Personality Traits
Career Paths
- Technology
- Research
- Psychology
- Destruction/Construction
- Storm chasing
Compatible Nakshatras
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ardra nakshatra personality?▼
Ardra natives are intense and transformative. They experience emotional storms but emerge renewed with greater understanding.
Which planet rules Ardra nakshatra?▼
Rahu rules Ardra, bringing intensity, transformation, and the power to break through limitations.
What careers suit Ardra nakshatra?▼
Technology, research, psychology, and fields involving transformation and renewal suit Ardra natives.
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About Our Methodology
My Kundli AI combines classical Vedic astrology principles from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra with modern astronomical precision from the Swiss Ephemeris library (accurate to 0.001 arc-seconds). All calculations use the Lahiri Ayanamsa, adopted by India's Calendar Reform Committee in 1955, and follow the Whole-Sign house system as prescribed in traditional Jyotish texts.
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