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Ardra Nakshatra
Ardra is Rudra's star — the storm that breaks the heat. It rules the useful destruction: the cry that clears the chest, the crisis that finally forces the change. After Ardra passes, the air is washed and thinking is new.
| Sidereal span | 6°40′ Gemini – 20°00′ Gemini (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Rudra (the storm) |
| Symbol | A teardrop |
| Ruling planet | Rahu — a Ardra Moon begins life in a Rahu mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| In a word | storm, catharsis, breakthrough |
Moon in Ardra (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Ardra feels intensely and thinks sharply — its gift is turning turbulence into insight, once the storm is allowed to pass through.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Rahu — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Ardra nakshatra?
Ardra is ruled by Rahu. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Ardra begins life in a Rahu mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Ardra mean?
A Moon in Ardra feels intensely and thinks sharply — its gift is turning turbulence into insight, once the storm is allowed to pass through.
What is the symbol and deity of Ardra?
Ardra’s symbol is a teardrop, and its presiding deity is Rudra (the storm). Its span is 6°40′ Gemini – 20°00′ Gemini (Lahiri sidereal).