Symbol
Teardrop or diamondThe emblem classical texts give it NAKSHATRA GUIDE · 6 OF 27
Ardra Nakshatra
Ruled by Rahu · presided by Rudra (storm god) · symbol: Teardrop or diamond
Deity
Rudra (storm god)Presiding devataLord
RahuVimshottari dasha ruler — sets the first dashaSpan
66.67°–80.00°Sidereal zodiac arc, four padasMEANING
Born under Ardra
Ardra grants intensity, intellectual sharpness and the power to work through storm and renewal. You confront difficulty honestly and emerge wiser.
IN THE ZODIAC
Ardra sits inside
Its 13°20′ arc crosses one rashi — which is why the same nakshatra can colour two different Moon signs.
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