Ardra nakshatra
आर्द्रा6 of 27- Lord: Rahu
- Deity: Rudra
- Where it sits: Gemini
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 03-10-2026, 2:55 AM to 1:30 AM, 4 Oct
- 30-10-2026, 9:05 AM to 7:12 AM, 31 Oct
- 26-11-2026, 5:47 PM to 3:09 PM, 27 Nov
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
- LordRahu
- DeityRudra
- SymbolA teardrop
- GanaManushya
- YoniDog
- ElementAir
- MotivationArtha
- DoshaVata
- GenderMale
- Where it sits6°40' – 20°00' Gemini
About Ardra nakshatra
Ardra's devata is Rudra, Shiva's fierce form, and its symbol is a teardrop. This nakshatra is like the clearing after a storm: it shakes things first, then opens a new road.
What they are like
- Thinks deeply
- Not frightened by change
- A churn goes on inside
- Asks questions down to the root
- Understands other people's pain
- Sharp-minded
- Sometimes very alone
- Comes out better after hardship
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Holds on through a hard time
- Gets to the root and finds the fix
- Stands with people in their grief
- Can let an old habit go
Weak side
- The mind stays restless
- Holds on to a grievance
- Anger collects inside
- Cuts themselves off
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ku (कु) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Gha (घ) | Capricorn |
| 3 | Ng (ङ) | Aquarius |
| 4 | Chha (छ) | Pisces |
Work that suits
- Research and science
- Psychology and counselling
- Electrical and machine work
- Disaster and relief work
- Data and analysis
Watch in health
- Ears and throat
- Breathing and asthma
- Headaches
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ रुद्राय नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Saturday.
Remedies
- Do Shiva's abhishek on Saturday
- Chant 'Om Raam Rahave Namah'
- Wear deep blue or grey
- Donate blankets and sesame
- Chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra
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 Ardra nakshatra?
Ardra is ruled by Rahu. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Rahu for someone born in Ardra.
Which rashi does Ardra nakshatra fall in?
All of Ardra sits in Gemini — from 6°40' to 20°0'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Ardra nakshatra be named with?
Ku, Gha, Ng or Chha, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Ardra nakshatra?
Ardra's gana is Manushya and its yoni is Dog. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.