Anuradha Nakshatra
3°20′–16°40′ Scorpio
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Deity
Mitra
Symbol
Lotus
Degrees
3°20′–16°40′ Scorpio
Number
17
Padas
4
Four Padas of Anuradha
Pada 1
Scorpio
Navamsa: Scorpio
Pada 2
Scorpio
Navamsa: Scorpio
Pada 3
Scorpio
Navamsa: Scorpio
Pada 4
Scorpio
Navamsa: Scorpio
Classical Significance
Anuradha is the 17th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Mitra and its ruling planet is Saturn, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Lotus encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Anuradha express the qualities of Saturn filtered through the archetypal energy of Mitra.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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