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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.
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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).