Ardra Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Ardra is the 6th nakshatra, spanning 6°40' Mithuna to 20°00' Mithuna in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Rahu, its deity is Rudra, and its symbol is the teardrop. Classified as Manushya gana with Dog yoni and Adi nadi, its theme is the storm that clears the air — destruction that precedes genuine renewal.
- Lord
- Rahu
- Deity
- Rudra
- Symbol
- Teardrop
- Gana
- Manushya
- Yoni
- Dog
- Nadi
- Adi
- Varna
- Shudra
- Span
- 6°40' Mithuna to 20°00' Mithuna
- Rashi
- Mithuna
Padas
- Pada 1: 6°40' Mithuna – 10°00' Mithuna
- Pada 2: 10°00' Mithuna – 13°20' Mithuna
- Pada 3: 13°20' Mithuna – 16°40' Mithuna
- Pada 4: 16°40' Mithuna – 20°00' Mithuna
How it tends to read
The through-line is the storm that clears the air — destruction that precedes genuine renewal. Strengths commonly noted: Sees through comfortable illusions; Emotional honesty even when costly; Rebuilds after upheaval others could not survive. The corresponding costs: Turbulence can become the default setting; Sharp insight delivered without cushioning; Attachment to crisis as a mode.