अनुराधा · Nakshatra #17 of 27 · 213.33°–226.67° · ruled by Saturn
Devoted, spiritual, friendly. Natural ability to form deep bonds and alliances.
Diplomacy, management, teamwork, music, spirituality.
Hips, reproductive system. Generally good health.
Most devoted partner. Deep friendships and romantic bonds.
Anuradha has four padas with starting sounds Na, Ni, Nu, Ne (ना, नी, नू, ने) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Leo navamsa — the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds confidence, leadership and a need for recognition, colouring Anuradha's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Virgo navamsa — the earth element, Artha (security). It adds analysis, discipline and attention to detail, colouring Anuradha's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Libra navamsa — the air element, Kama (desire). It adds diplomacy, balance and a relational, aesthetic sense, colouring Anuradha's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Scorpio navamsa — the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds intensity, depth and transformative power, colouring Anuradha's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.