Anuradha nakshatra
अनुराधा17 of 27- Lord: Saturn
- Deity: Mitra
- Where it sits: Scorpio
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 14-10-2026, 1:43 AM to 4:03 AM, 15 Oct
- 10-11-2026, 9:19 AM to 11:38 AM, 11 Nov
- 07-12-2026, 3:48 PM to 6:16 PM, 8 Dec
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordSaturn
- DeityMitra
- SymbolA lotus
- GanaDeva
- YoniDeer
- ElementWater
- MotivationDharma
- DoshaKapha
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits3°20' – 16°40' Scorpio
About Anuradha nakshatra
Anuradha's devata is Mitra, the god of friendship. This nakshatra is about standing by people. Those born here put friendship first and can make a home even far from home.
What they are like
- Keeps a friendship
- Settles even in a foreign place
- Can build an organisation
- A devotional streak
- Bears hardship
- Deep inside
- Likes discipline
- Works well with others
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Brings people together
- Stands beside people in trouble
- Rises by hard work
- Keeps to a discipline
Weak side
- Sadness settles in
- Has to guard against jealousy
- Leans on others too much
- Swallows what they feel
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Na (ना) | Leo |
| 2 | Ni (नी) | Virgo |
| 3 | Nu (नू) | Libra |
| 4 | Ne (ने) | Scorpio |
Work that suits
- Organisation and management
- Work abroad
- Mining and research
- Astrology and the occult
- Social work
Watch in health
- Stomach and intestines
- Rectum
- Feeling cold
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ मित्राय नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Saturday.
Remedies
- Offer oil to Shani dev on Saturday
- Chant 'Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah'
- Wear blue and black
- Help labourers and the poor
- Donate black sesame and iron
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha is ruled by Saturn. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Saturn for someone born in Anuradha.
Which rashi does Anuradha nakshatra fall in?
All of Anuradha sits in Scorpio — from 3°20' to 16°40'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Anuradha nakshatra be named with?
Na, Ni, Nu or Ne, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha's gana is Deva and its yoni is Deer. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.