Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Rahu (18-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Mithuna |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni (symbol) | Dog |
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Ardra Nakshatra (6 of 27)
Ardra nakshatra (#6 of 27): ruling planet Rahu, Manushya gana, Aadi nadi, Dog yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Ardra is the 6th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Mithuna, ruled by Rahu with Manushya gana and Aadi nadi.
The 4 padas of Ardra
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 66°40′–70°00′ | Dhanu | Jupiter | Ku |
| Pada 2 | 70°00′–73°20′ | Makara | Saturn | Gha |
| Pada 3 | 73°20′–76°40′ | Kumbha | Saturn | Nga |
| Pada 4 | 76°40′–80°00′ | Meena | Jupiter | Chha |
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 Ardra →.
Essence of Ardra
Ardra, the storm's teardrop, gives penetrating intellect and renewal through intensity. After your storms, the air is always clearer.
People born in Ardra carry the Manushya temperament and Dog yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Aadi 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 Ardra in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Ardra's Manushya gana, Aadi nadi and Dog 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 Ardra nakshatra good for?
Ardra (Manushya gana, Aadi nadi) is classically associated with Ardra, the storm's teardrop, gives penetrating intellect and renewal through intensity. After your storms, the air is al — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Ardra?
In gun milan, Ardra's Manushya gana and Dog yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Bharani, Rohini, Purva Phalguni — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Ardra?
Rahu rules Ardra in the vimshottari dasha system (18 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Ardra nakshatra?
Babies born in Ardra are traditionally named starting with Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Ardra baby-name list for examples.