Anuradha Nakshatra (अनुराधा)
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with devotion, friendship, cooperation and staying steady in hardship.
- Zodiac span
- 3°20′ to 16°40′ Vrishchika (Scorpio)
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Deity
- Mitra (god of friendship)
- Symbol
- Lotus
- Gana
- Deva
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Yoni
- Deer
- Moon sign(s)
- Vrishchika (Scorpio)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
Anuradha boy, best matches
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 31/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 29.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 28/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 28/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 27.5/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 27/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 27/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 27/36 |
Anuradha girl, best matches
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 31/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 28/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 27.5/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 26/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 26/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 26/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 26/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 25.5/36 |
All 27 scores for a Anuradha boy
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 31/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 29.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 28/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 28/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 27.5/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 27/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 27/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 27/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 26/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 25.5/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 25.5/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 24.5/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 23/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 22.5/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 22.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | Bhakoot | 22.5/36 |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | 21/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 19/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | Bhakoot | 18/36 |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 18/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 17.5/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | Nadi Bhakoot | 17/36 |
| Bharani भरणी | 16.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 16.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | Nadi | 13/36 |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | Nadi Bhakoot | 12/36 |
| Chitra चित्रा | Nadi Bhakoot | 8.5/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha is ruled by Saturn. People born with the Moon here begin life in Saturn Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Anuradha?
Anuradha belongs to Deva gana and Madhya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the deer.
Which nakshatras match best with Anuradha?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Anuradha boy are with Jyeshtha (31), Rohini (29.5), Anuradha (28). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Anuradha have Nadi dosha with Bharani?
Anuradha shares Madhya nadi with Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.