Nakshatra 6 of 27
Ardra Nakshatra
आर्द्रा
Ardra is the 6th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 6°40′ – 20°00′ in Mithuna (Gemini). Its lord is Rahu, its presiding deity is Rudra (the storm form of Shiva), and its symbol is the teardrop / gem. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Ardra as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Rahu
Deity
Rudra
Symbol
Teardrop / gem
Rashi
Mithuna (Gemini)
Degrees
6°40′ – 20°00′
Gana
Manushya
Yoni
Shwan (Dog)
Name letters
Ku, Gha, Ing, Chha
Nature & Characteristics
Ardra means "the moist one": the teardrop after the storm. Ruled by Rahu and presided over by Rudra, the howling form of Shiva, it is the nakshatra of upheaval that clears the air. Natives possess penetrating, unconventional intellects and an appetite for intensity; their lives often feature dramatic reversals from which they emerge sharper and more compassionate.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Ardra's storm-intelligence suits technology and computing, mathematics, psychology, pharmacology and crisis professions, anywhere chaos must be understood and mastered. Rahu grants a feel for the new and foreign; many Ardra natives work with cutting-edge tools or far from where they were born. Growth comes through Rudra's own paradox: the destroyer is also the great healer, and Ardra's tears water new ground.
Ardra Padas & Baby Name Letters
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapped to a navamsa rashi and a traditional naming syllable. A child born under Ardra is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Dhanu Navamsa | Ku |
| Pada 2 | Makara Navamsa | Gha |
| Pada 3 | Kumbha Navamsa | Ing |
| Pada 4 | Meena Navamsa | Chha |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Ardra Nakshatra in?
Ardra Nakshatra spans 6°40′ – 20°00′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Mithuna (Gemini). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Ardra as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Ardra Nakshatra?
Rahu is the Vimshottari lord of Ardra, so a person born under it begins life in a Rahu Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Rudra (the storm form of Shiva), and its symbol is the teardrop / gem.
What are the baby name letters for Ardra Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Ardra are Ku, Gha, Ing, Chha — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "Ku", pada 2 with "Gha", pada 3 with "Ing", and pada 4 with "Chha".
What is the gana and yoni of Ardra Nakshatra?
Ardra is a Manushya gana nakshatra with Shwan (Dog) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.