Anuradha nakshatra
Anuradha is nakshatra 17 of 27, spanning 3°20′ Scorpio to 16°40′ Scorpio. Its lord is Saturn, so a person born with the Moon in Anuradha begins life in the Saturn Mahadasha.
At a glance
| Number | 17 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Ruling planet | Saturn (19-year Mahadasha) |
| Yoni (animal) | Deer (female) |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four quarters (padas) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsha sign.
| Pada 1 | Scorpio 3°20′ – 6°40′ |
| Pada 2 | Scorpio 6°40′ – 10°00′ |
| Pada 3 | Scorpio 10°00′ – 13°20′ |
| Pada 4 | Scorpio 13°20′ – 16°40′ |
The deer yoni
Traditionally associated with sensitivity and a fast startle response.
In Kundali matching the deer and the dog are traditional adversaries, which lowers the Yoni koota score between the two charts.
How it is used
Dasha: the Moon's position inside Anuradha decides how much of the first Saturn period remains at birth, and everything after follows the fixed Vimshottari order.
Matching: the nakshatra supplies the Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi kootas of the 36-point Ashtakoota match.
Other nakshatras ruled by Saturn: Pushya, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Questions
Who is the lord of Anuradha nakshatra?
Saturn. Its Mahadasha lasts 19 years.
What is the yoni of Anuradha nakshatra?
The deer (female).
Which gana is Anuradha nakshatra?
Deva (divine).