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Anuradha Nakshatra
Anuradha is the lotus that blooms in difficult soil — friendship and devotion that flourish far from home. Ruled by Mitra, the divine friend, it turns strangers into allies and obstacles into shared victories.
| Sidereal span | 3°20′ Scorpio – 16°40′ Scorpio (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Mitra (the friend) |
| Symbol | A lotus |
| Ruling planet | Saturn — a Anuradha Moon begins life in a Saturn mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| In a word | friendship, devotion, cooperation |
Moon in Anuradha (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Anuradha is devoted and sociable-in-depth: a few true bonds over many light ones, and remarkable grace under hardship.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Saturn — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
Marrying (or matching) with a Anuradha Moon? See Anuradha's computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras — ashtakoota guna milan, scored.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha is ruled by Saturn. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Anuradha begins life in a Saturn mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Anuradha mean?
A Moon in Anuradha is devoted and sociable-in-depth: a few true bonds over many light ones, and remarkable grace under hardship.
What is the symbol and deity of Anuradha?
Anuradha’s symbol is a lotus, and its presiding deity is Mitra (the friend). Its span is 3°20′ Scorpio – 16°40′ Scorpio (Lahiri sidereal).
Which nakshatra is compatible with Anuradha?
Compatibility is scored pair by pair in ashtakoota guna milan (36 points across eight kootas). Anuradha's computed matches with all 27 nakshatras — best and worst — are on the Anuradha kundli-matching page.