Nakshatra 6 / 27नक्षत्र

Ardra

आर्द्रा

The storm — destruction that cleanses.

Position

Gemini 6°40' – 20°

Mithuna (Gemini)

Ruling planet

Rahu

Presiding deity

Rudra (the storm aspect of Shiva)

Symbol

Teardrop / diamond / human head

Yoni (animal-spirit)

dog (female)

Used in marriage compatibility

Gana / Nadi

Manushya (human) · Adi (Vata)

Personality of Ardra natives

Intense, transformational, capable of surviving what would break others. Ardra natives often live through dramatic life-reversals and come out wiser. Researchers, crisis managers, controversial intellectuals.

Auspicious for

  • ✓Research into hidden subjects
  • ✓Tantra / Rudra sadhana
  • ✓Demolition / clearing the old

Traditionally avoided

  • ✗Marriage
  • ✗New auspicious starts (the storm energy disrupts beginnings)