Ardra Nakshatra (आर्द्रा)
Ardra is the 6th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with intensity, emotional depth, transformation and fresh starts after storms.
- Zodiac span
- 6°40′ to 20°00′ Mithuna (Gemini)
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Rudra (storm form of Shiva)
- Symbol
- Teardrop
- Gana
- Manushya
- Nadi
- Adi
- Yoni
- Dog
- Moon sign(s)
- Mithuna (Gemini)
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.
Ardra boy, best matches
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 33/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 28/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 27.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 26/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 26/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 26/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 25.5/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 25/36 |
Ardra girl, best matches
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 34/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 28.5/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 28/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 27/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 27/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 27/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 26.5/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 26.5/36 |
All 27 scores for a Ardra boy
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 33/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 28/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 27.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 26/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 26/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 26/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 25.5/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 25/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 24.5/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 23.5/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 23.5/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 22.5/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 21.5/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | Bhakoot | 21.5/36 |
| Shravana श्रवण | Bhakoot | 21/36 |
| Chitra चित्रा | 20/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 20/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 19/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | Nadi | 17/36 |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | Nadi Bhakoot | 17/36 |
| Pushya पुष्य | Bhakoot | 17/36 |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 16.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | Bhakoot | 16/36 |
| Mula मूल | Nadi | 15/36 |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | Bhakoot | 13/36 |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | Nadi Bhakoot | 12/36 |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | Nadi Bhakoot | 3/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Ardra nakshatra?
Ardra is ruled by Rahu. People born with the Moon here begin life in Rahu Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Ardra?
Ardra belongs to Manushya gana and Adi nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the dog.
Which nakshatras match best with Ardra?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Ardra boy are with Mrigashira (33), Ardra (28), Purva Phalguni (27.5). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Ardra have Nadi dosha with Ashwini?
Ardra shares Adi nadi with Ashwini, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva 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.