Anuradha Nakshatra

Anuradha nakshatra (Scorpio 3°20′–16°40′) is ruled by Saturn, with Mitra (god of friendship) as its presiding deity and lotus / staff as its symbol. Anuradha, 'the star of success through devotion', is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Mitra, god of friendship and cooperation. The lotus blooms even in muddy water: natives forge deep friendships and achieve through loyalty, discipline and devotion. They thrive far from home, uniting people across boundaries with warmth and persistence.

Personality & traits

Anuradha, 'the star of success through devotion', is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Mitra, god of friendship and cooperation. The lotus blooms even in muddy water: natives forge deep friendships and achieve through loyalty, discipline and devotion. They thrive far from home, uniting people across boundaries with warmth and persistence.

Career & profession

Organisation and management, foreign relations and travel, group leadership, counselling, research, and devotional or spiritual work — wherever cooperation and discipline build success.

Love, marriage & compatibility

Loyal and warm-hearted, Anuradha natives are among the most devoted partners, valuing deep friendship within love. They balance emotional depth with discipline, and stay committed through hardship.

Strengths

Devotion and loyalty; Friendship and cooperation; Discipline and resilience.

Challenges

Emotional ups and downs; Difficulty asserting needs; Loneliness or melancholy.

Remedies

Worship Mitra and propitiate Saturn (Shani); nurture friendships and steady devotion to overcome inner loneliness.

Who is the ruling planet (lord) of Anuradha nakshatra?

Anuradha nakshatra is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system.

What is the deity and symbol of Anuradha?

The presiding deity of Anuradha is Mitra (god of friendship) and its symbol is Lotus / staff.

Which rashi (zodiac sign) is Anuradha nakshatra in?

Anuradha spans Scorpio 3°20′–16°40′. Its gana is Deva, nadi Kapha, and yoni Hare.

What are the name-starting syllables (akshar) for Anuradha?

The four padas of Anuradha begin with the syllables Na, Ni, Nu, Ne.