The deity of this Nakshatra is Rudra. Rudra is the name for the God of destruction. The word Ardra itself indicates moisture and wetness. Rudra, being the God of destruction, is closely associated with storms.
Generally, it is merciless towards the wicked, false and deceitful.
Ardra Nakshatra suggests that anger, outrage and destruction play an important role in life; it shouldn’t be shunned or demonized. These things are negative only when not properly controlled. It is a moral and spiritual virtue to harness anger and use it to destroy a predator who would violate and exploit the innocent.
Rudra’s role in the universe is Ardra’s role in our lives i.e., destruction, as without destruction there can be no space for creation. Ardra Nakshatra helps in unlearning and helps us in destroying ignorance. It also helps us in forgetting what should be forgotten.
Location: 6°40’ Gemini to 20°00’ Gemini
Nakshatra Lord: Rahu
Sign Lord: Mercury
Deity: Rudra (Lord Shiva)
Symbol: Teardrop
The natives of Ardra Nakshatra are generally unstable and are characterized by change, destruction and violence.
Rahu being a shadowy planet and also as the ruler of this Nakshatra can amplify Mercury’s qualities. Mercury is the lord of the sign in which Nakshatra is placed. Hence, the natives of Ardra may be intelligent, shrewd and materialistic.
However, the symbol of Ardra is teardrop. The natives of Ardra may see sadness involved with this Nakshatra.
The natives of Ardra may not be very trustworthy. They may also lack sincerity. They may have a tendency to be proud and often self-centred. They may also have a quick temper.
If the destructive force of Ardra is given proper direction it helps in destroying the false ego and allows one to enter into a blessed state of self.
Ardra Nakshatra falls in the Gemini sign which is ruled by Mercury. The natives are also excellent communicators. They can become a good writer or a journalist if they try for a career or profession in these lines. They can also become good speakers or master orators.
The natives are also good at performing arts. They can become good actors, singers or the like.
They can also be successful in lines of accountancy or finance. Rahu influence can give them gains from foreign land.
The influence of Rudra on this Nakshatra indicates that the career front may be subject to many changes. The native need to control their ego and anger if they want to stick longer in any job or work.
Ardra is the Nakshatra ruled by Rudra who is the God of destruction. There may be many break-ups in the love and relationships of Ardra natives.
Sometimes, they may also lack depth in their love. Because, ideas of love also seem to be fluctuating for them. They seek plenty rather than one single or committed relationship. This may make them flirtatious; they may get involved in many relationships. They may not remain stuck with one partner for long.
Intellectual stimuli might be necessary for them to carry on a relationship for long. However, the native also can have a tendency to become destructive if they get emotionally attached to anyone.
They find it extremely hard to tolerate cheating in love.
The natives of Ardra may be able to earn good money because of Mercury’s association with Ardra Nakshatra. However, the early part of life may be tough with respect to finance and Ardra Nakshatra is ruled by Rahu.
It is likely that the native may also lose money if this Nakshatra is afflicted. The native can be advised safer investments to prevent major losses in their life.
The influence of Rudra deity on this Nakshatra indicates that the native may also lose money because of negligence or recklessness.
Ardra rules over body hair. If this Nakshatra is afflicted the native may have hair loss.
Ardra Nakshatra, if afflicted, may be prone to problems of throat, mumps, asthma, problems in arms and shoulders, septic, dry cough, ear-troubles and pain in the body.
They are known for their mood swings.
They are vulnerable to respiratory infections, bronchitis and asthma.
Tension and overwork can also affect the nervous system, brain and the respiratory system.
Ardra Nakshatra also rules over upper limbs of Lord Shiva affliction to this Nakshatra can give problems or diseases related to upper limbs.
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