Ardra Nakshatra
आर्द्रा
Ardra is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Rudra, the fierce storm-form of Shiva. It carries the power of effort through upheaval — the storm that clears the way for renewal.
Ruling PlanetRahu (राहु)
DeityRudra (the storm form of Shiva)
SymbolTeardrop / diamond
GanaManushya
ZodiacGemini 6°40′–20°00′
Star No.6 of 27
Personality & Traits
Intense, intelligent and transformative; capable of deep research and radical change, with strong emotions after which clarity dawns.
Best Careers
Research and science, technology, psychology, surgery, statistics and crisis management.
Mantras for Ardra Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Rahu and honour your deity Rudra (the storm form of Shiva) with these mantras.
#1
दुर्गा चालीसा
Goddess Durga pacifies Rahu, the ruling planet of Ardra
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी । नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी ॥
#2
#3
महामृत्युंजय मंत्र
Rudra’s mantra — brings calm after the storm
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deity of Ardra Nakshatra?▼
Ardra is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Rudra (the fierce form of Shiva). Its symbol is a teardrop or diamond and it spans 6°40′–20°00′ of Gemini.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती