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Nakshatra #6

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

Pada 2

Pada 3

Pada 4

Personality Traits

TransformativeIntenseIntellectualDestructive creativityEmotional depth
TransformationStormDestructionRenewal

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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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.

Content reviewed by the My Kundli AI editorial team. Last updated: February 2026. Learn more about our approach.