Ardra Nakshatra
6°40′–20° Gemini
Ruling Planet
Rahu
Deity
Rudra
Symbol
Teardrop / Gem
Degrees
6°40′–20° Gemini
Number
6
Padas
4
Four Padas of Ardra
Pada 1
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Pada 2
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Pada 3
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Pada 4
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Classical Significance
Ardra is the 6th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Rudra and its ruling planet is Rahu, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Teardrop / Gem encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Ardra express the qualities of Rahu filtered through the archetypal energy of Rudra.
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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