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Nakshatra 17 · Saturn

Anuradha Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Anuradha is about friendship and patience. You have the strength to move forward together, build trust and stand with people in hard times.

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Scorpio 3°20′ – 16°40′

Ruling planet
Saturn
Deity
Mitra
Illustration of Anuradha nakshatra

Nature

Calm, loyal and enduring. Your feelings run deep, though you do not need to show them to everyone.

Friendship, patience and the strength to move forward together.

Strengths

  • Friendship
  • Patience
  • Trust
  • Cooperation

Good to know

  • Suffering alone
  • Envy
  • Forgetting yourself for others
  • Pulling away

Career

Teamwork, management, teaching, healthcare and social work suit you. You are comfortable doing big work with people.

TeamworkManagementTeachingHealthcareSocial work

Love and relationships

You want deep friendship and trust. Instead of keeping things inside, talk openly with your partner.

Health

Watch your stomach, chest and sleep. Instead of bottling up feelings, write them down or talk to someone close.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Leo This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Virgo This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Libra This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Scorpio This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating mustard oil or black sesame on Saturdays for Saturn.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Anuradha?

Calm, loyal and enduring. Your feelings run deep, though you do not need to show them to everyone.

Which planet rules Anuradha?

Anuradha is ruled by Saturn, with Mitra as its deity and Lotus as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Anuradha?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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