Nakshatra 17 · अनुराधा नक्षत्र
Anuradha nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Anuradha spans 3°20′ to 16°40′ Vrishchika of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Saturn, its deity is Mitra and its symbol is a lotus.
Anuradha at a glance
| Number | 17 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 3°20′ to 16°40′ Vrishchika |
| Rashi | Vrishchika (वृश्चिक) |
| Lord | Saturn (शनि) |
| Deity | Mitra, god of friendship (मित्र) |
| Symbol | a lotus |
| Meaning of the name | Following Radha, the star of success |
| Nature | Mridu (soft, friendly) (मृदु) |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Deer (Mriga) |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Tree | Maulshri (bakul) (मौलश्री) |
Anuradha nakshatra traits
Anuradha natives are often described as friendly, loyal and good at working with others. They tend to build lasting friendships and do well in groups and in places far from home.
They can hide their own feelings to keep the peace. Speaking up for their own needs helps their warmth and devotion stay steady.
Fields commonly linked with Anuradha: management and teamwork, diplomacy and public relations, counselling, work abroad.
The four padas of Anuradha
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ to 6°40′ | Vrishchika | Simha | Na ना |
| 2 | 6°40′ to 10°00′ | Vrishchika | Kanya | Ni नी |
| 3 | 10°00′ to 13°20′ | Vrishchika | Tula | Nu नू |
| 4 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Vrishchika | Vrishchika | Ne ने |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashi: Vrishchik rashi.
What a Anuradha day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Anuradha, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- making friends and new contacts
- wearing new clothes or jewellery
- music and the arts
- celebrations
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Anuradha
Who is the lord of Anuradha nakshatra?
Saturn (शनि). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Anuradha starts life in Saturn’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Anuradha?
Na, Ni, Nu, Ne for the four padas (ना, नी, नू, ने). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Anuradha in?
All four padas are in Vrishchika (वृश्चिक).
Is Anuradha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Anuradha is a Mridu nakshatra, traditionally suited to making friends and new contacts and wearing new clothes or jewellery; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.