Anuradha Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 17 of 27 — ruled by Saturn
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 213.333° to 226.667° sidereal. It is ruled by Saturn, presided over by the deity Mitra, and its power symbol is the lotus / arch.
Anuradha nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Anuradha tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Saturn — discipline, patience and a serious, responsibility-bearing nature. Its Deva gana gives a gentle, refined and benevolent ("divine" temperament) disposition, while its Sattvic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Anuradha is Dharma — purpose, duty and right living.
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Deity | Mitra |
| Symbol | Lotus / Arch |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Guna (nature) | Sattvic |
| Animal (yoni) | Female Deer |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Dharma |
| Direction | South |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 213.333° to 226.667° sidereal |
The four padas of Anuradha
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Anuradha, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Anuradha.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Anuradha.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Anuradha.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Anuradha.
Anuradha in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Anuradha placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Anuradha means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Saturn) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha nakshatra is ruled by Saturn. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Anuradha.
Which deity rules Anuradha nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Anuradha is Mitra, and its power symbol is the lotus / arch.
What are the degrees of Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha spans 213.333° to 226.667° sidereal, the 17th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Anuradha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Anuradha carries a Deva gana and a life aim of Dharma. What matters most is how its lord Saturn is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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