PosituneAnuradha Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 17 of 27. Anuradha is ruled by Saturn and its presiding deity is Mitra. Its symbol is: triumphal archway.
Ruling planetSaturn
DeityMitra
SymbolTriumphal archway
SignVrischika
When the Moon is in Anuradha
Naming sounds by Pada
Anuradha runs from 3°20′ to 16°40′ of Vrischika, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Na | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
| 2 | Ni | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 6°40′ to 10°00′ |
| 3 | Nu | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 10°00′ to 13°20′ |
| 4 | Ne | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 13°20′ to 16°40′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.