Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Saturn (19-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Vrischika |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Deer |
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Anuradha Nakshatra (17 of 27)
Anuradha nakshatra (#17 of 27): ruling planet Saturn, Deva gana, Madhya nadi, Deer yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Anuradha is the 17th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Vrischika, ruled by Saturn with Deva gana and Madhya nadi.
The 4 padas of Anuradha
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 213°20′–216°40′ | Simha | Sun | Na |
| Pada 2 | 216°40′–220°00′ | Kanya | Mercury | Ni |
| Pada 3 | 220°00′–223°20′ | Tula | Venus | Nu |
| Pada 4 | 223°20′–226°40′ | Vrischika | Mars | Ne |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Anuradha →.
Essence of Anuradha
Anuradha is the star of devoted friendship: success through alliances, discipline sweetened by warmth. You flower even in difficult soil.
People born in Anuradha carry the Deva temperament and Deer yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Madhya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Anuradha in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Anuradha's Deva gana, Madhya nadi and Deer yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Anuradha nakshatra good for?
Anuradha (Deva gana, Madhya nadi) is classically associated with Anuradha is the star of devoted friendship: success through alliances, discipline sweetened by warmth. You flower even i — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Anuradha?
In gun milan, Anuradha's Deva gana and Deer yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Anuradha?
Saturn rules Anuradha in the vimshottari dasha system (19 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Anuradha nakshatra?
Babies born in Anuradha are traditionally named starting with Na, Ni, Nu, Ne — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Anuradha baby-name list for examples.