Ardra Nakshatra

Information on Ardra Nakshatra Characteristics in Vedic Astrology

Ardra Nakshatra is the 5th nakshatra in the Indian Vedic Astrology and is considered to be the goddess of fortune. The star formation of this nakshatra corresponds to the betelguese star. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and appears as a giant big red star. It is dominated by the Mithuna rashi. The word Ardra means wet or charged with the energy of water. They have strong influence of Rudra and Shiva on them. The influence of Shiva is believed to bring in calmness and placidness in one's life and always works towards the well being of the world. But on the other hand it is also the destroyer of the world and can bring massive destruction when in rage. He is believed to have consumed all the poison that was produced due to the samudra manthan and protected the whole world from the harmful effects of it. When angry his 'tandav' is believed to create irreparable destruction in the world. Thus natives of Ardra Nakshatra are believed to have these characteristics to their core. When happy they can make everything around them shine and prosper but when angry they will become blind with rage and will see nothing around them.

Number : 5
Gender : Female
Translation : The Moist One, Fresh, Green
Symbol : Teardrop Diamond
Animal Symbol : Female Dog
Presiding Deity : Rudra - the God of Storms and Destruction
Ruling Planet / Ruling Lord : Rahu
Nature : Munushya (Human)
Dosha : Vata
Guna : Tamasic
Element : Water
Disposition : Sharp and Forceful (Tikshna)

Ardra Nakshatra Physical Appearance

They would carry somehow quiet exceptional body shape while they could be slim or fat and sort or long but they will appear different in the crowd.

Ardra Nakshatra Personality Traits

The individuals who come under this nakshatra are believed to have the qualities of a child, with rapid mood swings. Sometimes they are extremely happy and jubilant, while at times they experience utmost sadness. They experience huge transformation of emotions in a short span of time, which creates a lot of confusion in life. They have a very inquisitive nature and are always ready to go deep to uncover the meaning of anything they come across. They are analytical and investigative and love discovering new knowledge. One of the important aspects of their nature is their empathetic, caring and helpful nature. They are every ready to be there for others when in need. One of the most defining features of their characteristics is their probing nature. These traits are observed right from small children to old people of this nakshatra. They are very vocal and clear about their needs and ambitions and are also hard working. They will eventually achieve their goals all on the basis of their hard work and dedication. They will become quite successful in their professional and personal life on their basis of their hard working and sincere nature.

Ardra Nakshatra Positive & Negative Traits

They will come through many challenges in life and experience lots of ups and downs. This will eventually make them tough and strong and they are prepared to face any challenge in life. They are hard working, innovative, intelligent and always helpful. They are also very skilled and talented and can make important resources out of junk. They are optimist and have a very positive attitude towards life. This not only makes their life good but also the lives of people around them. They are mentally very strong and have a very empathetic nature. Thus they are liked and admired by everyone.

At times these individuals tend to become too sad and impulsive which can hamper their happiness. Periodically they can become very stubborn and exhibit violent temperament, but this is all short lived. Sometimes their stubborn nature and violent temperament can make them lose their close social bonds thus they need to be cautious. Due to their hard working nature and sincerity they will achieve plenty of success in their professional life. They love to spread the knowledge that they acquire and are very determined and sincere in their efforts to do so. They receive numerous appreciations and acknowledgements for their hard work but they are very reluctant to accept it. This shows how humble they are.

Ardra Nakshatra Compatibility

The natives of this nakshatra are highly compatible with the natives of other nakshatras like Ashwini, Bharani and Krittika. They are incompatible with natives of other naksatra like Purva Phalguni and Magha.

Ardra Nakshatra Male Characteristics

The male natives of this Nakshatra have a very different physical structure. Whether they are slim or fat or short or tall, their structure is quite different from the rest. He is very responsible and takes all his duties and responsibilities seriously. In social gatherings he is loved and admired by all. Whenever he is in a group he creates an atmosphere of humor and keeps all the attention on him. He is very cordial in his dealings with his friends, relatives and other people in his life, but at times he becomes thankless to people who have helped him. Thus there is no consistency in his behavior. He is very knowledgeable and intelligent and has the quality to master any subject, but may not be able to get good reward from all of it. Because of his sincerity and dedication, people may take advantage of him, which might put him through mental pressure, but he has the quality to come out of it and not let it hamper his mental peace. He can survive and sail through any difficult situations in life. He is very selfless and humble and will never say no to anyone.

Ardra Nakshatra Female Characteristics

The female natives of this nakshatra has a very attractive figure complimented with charming eyes and prominent nose. She is well behaved as well as calm and composed most of the time. She is peace loving and is very helpful and cordial to others. She is intelligent as well as extravagant, but very quick in finding fault with others. In education she does well and achieves a good position for herself. She will do well in the scientific field, like electronics, drugs and pharmaceutical. She can also be a good consultant. Marriage comes late to her and her married life may not be the best one. She will have constant problems with her husband and in-laws and sometimes even with her children. Basically she will not get the happiness she desires from her married life. Sometimes it might end in divorce or the death of her husband. She also has some difficult health problems related to menstruation, asthma, spoiled blood, anemia, uterus trouble, ear trouble, mumps, bilious and phlegmatic. However she is a very positive and optimistic person and will always look forward to good things in life. She will not easily give up to the problems of her life.

Famous People Born Under Ardra Nakshatra

Ardra Nakshatra Female Famous Personalities : Judith Resnik, Sonia Gandhi, Taylor Swift, Bo Derek, Anasuya Devi, Asha Parekh, Gaby Hoffman, Nirupa Roy, Padmini Ramachandran, Camilla Parker Bowles

Ardra Nakshatra Male Famous Personalities : Calvin Coolidge, Dr B R Ambedkar, Jagjit Singh, Osama Bin Laden, George Orwell, Prince William, Sean Penn, Franklin D Roosevelt, John Joseph Caldwell Abott, R K Narayan, Robert Bunsen, Aubrey Drake Graham (Drake), Sathya Sai Baba, Babe Ruth, Humphrey Bogart, Ross Perot, Clarence Thomas