Ardra
आर्द्रा (Ardra)
Ardra is Nakshatra 6 of 27. Vimshottari lord Rahu. Occupies Gemini (66°40′ – 80°00′). Four padas of 3°20′.
Ruling planet
☊राहु (Rahu) · Rahu
Vimshottari dasha lord
Sign spanned
- ♊मिथुन (Mithuna) · Gemini
66°40′ – 80°00′
Four padas
Each Nakshatra is four padas of 3°20′. The Navamsha sign for a pada is the ninth-part of the ecliptic that pada occupies.
| Pada | Navamsha sign | Sidereal span |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | धनु (Dhanu) · Sagittarius | 66°40′ – 70°00′ |
| 2 | मकर (Makara) · Capricorn | 70°00′ – 73°20′ |
| 3 | कुम्भ (Kumbha) · Aquarius | 73°20′ – 76°40′ |
| 4 | मीन (Meena) · Pisces | 76°40′ – 80°00′ |
Ardra — Ruled by Rahu. Deity: Rudra, the storm god. Symbol: a teardrop or gem. Associated with intensity and transformation through difficulty; linked to sharp intellect forged through struggle.