Nakshatra
Ardra Nakshatra
आर्द्रा
| Ruling planet (Lord) | Rahu |
| Presiding deity | Rudra |
| Symbol | Teardrop |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Guna | Tamas |
| Zodiac range | Gemini 6°40′–20° |
Ardra Nakshatra — nature & traits
The storm star, ruled by Rudra. Ardra natives are intense, brilliant and transformative, tearing down the old to rebuild — emotional depth with a sharp intellect.
Ideal careers
Research, IT, psychology, surgery, disaster management, analytics
Remedy
Worship Rudra/Shiva; a Rahu remedy and Rudra mantra calm the inner storm.