Ardra Nakshatra – Personality, Characteristics and Basic Traits

The sixth Nakashatra in Hindu mythology is Ardra Nakshtra. “Ardra” is a Sanskrit term and it loosely translates to “green” or the “moist one”. Ardra Nakshatra spans from 06⁰:40’ to 20⁰:00’ minutes and it lies in Mithun Rashi or Gemini.

Rudra is the presiding deity of Ardra Nakshatra and its symbol is a teardrop. Ardra Nakshatra falls completely in Gemini and its ruling planet is Rahu. Since Rahu is the ruling planet here, it lends the characteristics of violence and aggression. There is an inclination for materialistic pleasures above anything else. Arda Nakshatra is a Mercury native and Rahu in this equation brings about the duality of passion and intelligence.

Natives born under Arda Nakshatra usually have names starting with the following syllables:

Ku, Kham, Ja, Chha, Gha, Da, Na, Jha.

Hindu Mythology and Ardra Nakshatra

Tarakasura was an “Asura” or demon who was the son of Vajranaka. Tarakasura grew to be an immensely powerful asura. He went to vanquish the Gods, multiple times. This could no longer go on as the Heavens were on the verge of being demolished.

Tarakasura was blessed with a boon that no one could defeat him except Lord Shiva’s son who would be an ardent yogi and remained “bhramachari” or unmarried throughout his life. Eventually Lord Shiva married Parvati who was an incarnation of Sati and Aadi Shakti. After their marriage Lord Shiva and Parvati had a son named Kartikeya.

Katikeya was the God destined to defeat Tarakasura. He finally puts an end to the powerful Asura’s life. Kartikeya also defeated Tarakasura’s brothers Simhamukan and Suryapadman both of whom later became the designated mount of Parvati and Kartikeya respectively.

Important Aspects of Ardra Constellation

• Ardra  Nakshatra Gender: Female
• Caste of Ardra Nakshatra: Sankara
• Astronomical name: Betelgeuse
• Botanical name: Piper longum
• Lucky Letters: K, G, N, C.
• Lucky Stone: Gomedha
• Lucky Colour: Green
• Lucky Number: 4, 6
• “Guna” or Personality: “Tamasic”
• Element of Ardra Nakshatra: Water
• Ardra Nakshatra Bird: Andril
• Ardra Nakshatra Animal: Female dog
• Ardra Nakshatra tree: Rukta Kadira or Krishna Kadira

Ardra Nakshatra Male

Personality

Ardra Naakshatra male are of regular stature, but have unique traits in their appearance which distinguishes them from the rest of the crowd. He is a strong individual, both mentally and physically. Ardra Nakshatra male can be assertive if put to work in a group. They are usually tough and high spirited. However their liveliness should not be mistaken for callousness. They are resaponsible adults when the need arises.

Ardra Nakshatra male are conscientious individuals. They have the ability to analyze and comprehend situation which makes them ideal advice givers. They can even make good psychiatrists. He is an intuitive person and his intuitions usually are correct which could be beneficial in the long run.

Ardra Nakshatra males are headstrong when it comes to their long term goals. They may face several hurdles in their path but their resilience will sail them through all their tough times. He is also closely drawn to his loved ones and will go to any lengths to keep his loved ones happy. There is a tough outer personality and an inner loving being which makes them unpredictable at times.

Work and Areas of Expertise

Ardra Nakshatra Male is an intelligent being and can understand his work at hand, be it any field. They have a thirst for knowledge therefore they can usually do well in any field of work. However they do not exclusively occupy themselves with just one vocation at a time. They have a habit of undertaking more than one venture at a time which may prevent them from giving their hundred percent in one project.

Although he may be dominant by nature, Ardra Nakshatra male respects the opinion of others and he is also a philanthropist who believes in doing good for the needy without expecting anything in return.

Ardra Nakshatra male is also a sensitive being and lack of appreciation in their work could lead them to feeling down. But they do not let others notice their feelings of distress. They will portray a strong exterior and will act like everything is normal.

Although a native of this Nakshtra is hard working, he will never be fully appreciated for his efforts. He may have to stay away from his family due to his work. His favourable age for prosperous financial period is between thirty two and forty two years. Ardra Nakshatra male could do well in fields such as broker, art broker and retail, transport and shipping.

Marriage and Family Life

Ardra Nakshatra male has a healthy relationship with his parents and siblings. On the marriage front, he would usually marry late in life. They will face problems on the emotional side but being an understanding individual they will not let it affect their spouse or their children.

If on the other hand an Ardra Nakshatra male marries early in life then he may have to stay away from his wide due to unavoidable circumstances. Marrying early could also lead to disharmony and misunderstandings in his conjugal life.

Emotional and Physical Wellbeing

An Ardra Nakshatra male could face some health issues. He should take care of his health as some of the diseases could be incurable. He could suffer from ailments such as heart congestion, asthma, oral problems or even paralysis.

He is head strong but his physical illnesses could greatly affect his mental well being. Hence an Ardra Nakshatra male should practice mental wellness exercises such as Meditation or Yoga.

Ardra  Nakshatra Female

Personality

An Ardra Nakshatra female is usually endowed with beautiful features and a natural charm, which distinguishes them from others. They are attractive and charming. They are loving and affectionate. Her biggest strength is her kindness and compassion which is conspicuous in her personality. Despite their soft hearted nature, an Ardra Nakshtara female possesses a strong exterior.

They are immensely caring towards their family but due to their tough exterior, they could be very critical and harsh at times. A female native of Ardra Nakshatra is also lively thus everyone naturally gets interested and attracted to what she has to say.

She is an intelligent being with a high aptitude for understanding and analyzing any situation. However at times she can be highly critical and brutally honest, which could work to her disadvantage. Other than these setbacks, she is a kind, compassionate and a loving human.

Work and Areas of Expertise

An Ardra Nakshatra female is born with an inherent curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. She dislikes remaining stagnant and is always looking to improve herself. Hence, it makes them ideal candidates for any work given to them. They are relentlessly hard working but like their male counterparts cannot stick to one project entirely. They can be seen undertaking different vocations or projects at the same time.

Although they gracefully bear the burden of multiple tasks at one time, they are however deeply affected by failure. Therefore they work regularly to excel in all their undertakings.

Ardra Nakshatra females give a high priority to their education and learning, hence they are ideally suited for fields requiring research and the application of various branches of science. They can also do exceptionally well in areas of medicine, electronics and engineering.

Marriage and Family Life:

An Ardra Nakshatra female is a loving and caring daughter. She is equally close to her parents and has a good relationship with her siblings. However, as a wife, she may face various difficulties. Her relationship with her in-laws will not be very smooth due to several differences in opinions and her spouse will also not take much liking to her overly critical behaviour.

Sometimes she may also not receive much encouragement from her biological parents and this could affect her deeply. A female native of Ardra Nakshatra will marry late in life and if she marries early her problems could increase eventually leading to separation from her husband.

Emotional and Physical Wellbeing

An Ardra Nakshatra female should be aware of her health as she could suffer from illnesses both minor and major. She could suffer from physical ailments such as blood and heart problems, menstrual problems and issues related to the reproductive organs.

She should also make sure to avoid stress and over working, which could adversely affect her mental health. It is favourable for and Ardra Nakshatra female to practice Yoga and Meditation for a better mental health.

The Four Padas of Ardra

The First Pada

The first Pada or quarter of Ardra Nakshatra lies in the Sagittarius Navamsa. Jupiter is the ruler of this Navamsa. This quarter exemplifies the need to know and urge to explore, in an individual.

The Second Pada

The second Pada of this Nakshatra falls in Capricorn Navamsa and Saturn is the ruler of this Navamsa. The natives of this Navamsa are prone to materialistic pursuits of all kinds which could lead to dissatisfaction.

The Third Pada

The third quarter of Ardra Nakshatra falls in the Aquarius Navamsa. This Navamsa is ruled by the Saturn again. The natives of this Navamsa have a high inclination towards scientific thinking underlined by intelligence and mental energy.

The Fourth Pada

The fourth Pada of Ardra Nakshatra lies in the Pisces Navamsa. It is ruled by Jupiter. The natives of this Navamsa are philanthropic and have deep compassion and longing for peace.