Which planet rules Anuradha Nakshatra?

Saturn is the Vimshottari lord of Anuradha. A person born with the Moon in Anuradha starts life in the Saturn Mahadasha, which lasts 19 years in full; the part of the nakshatra the Moon has already crossed at birth is deducted from that first period.

What is the gana and nature of Anuradha Nakshatra?

Anuradha belongs to the Rakshasa (fierce) gana; Rakshasa gana natives are described as strong-willed, independent and intense. The gana is what Gana Koota compares in horoscope matching. Its nature is Mridu (soft and friendly), so in muhurta it is chosen for arts, friendship, marriage, new clothes and celebrations.

What are the padas and name letters of Anuradha Nakshatra?

Pada 1: "Naa" (navamsha Simha (Leo)); Pada 2: "Nee" (navamsha Kanya (Virgo)); Pada 3: "Noo" (navamsha Tula (Libra)); Pada 4: "Ne" (navamsha Vrischika (Scorpio)). A child born in Anuradha is traditionally named starting with the syllable of their birth pada.

What is the symbol and yoni of Anuradha Nakshatra?

The symbol of Anuradha is the pinda and its yoni (sacred animal) is the deer, which is what Yoni Koota compares in horoscope matching. Its Ayurvedic dosha is Pitta and purushartha is Dharma.

2026 Anuradha Nakshatra

Quick Overview

Lord: Saturn
Deity: Mitra (Sun)
Symbol: Pinda
Gana: Rakshasa (fierce)
Rashi span: Vrischika (Scorpio), 3°20' to 16°40'
Next Moon transit (New Delhi): Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 9:19 AM to Wed, Nov 11, 11:38 AM

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Anuradha is Nakshatra 17 of the 27, spanning 213°20' to 226°40' of the sidereal zodiac, entirely within Vrischika (Scorpio). Its ruling deity is Mitra (Sun) and its Vimshottari lord is Saturn; the name is rendered as "Wealth in old age".

Anuradha belongs to the Rakshasa (fierce) gana and its nature is Mridu (soft and friendly). Its symbol is the pinda, its yoni animal the deer, its dosha Pitta and its purushartha Dharma. Names for a child born in its four padas begin with Naa, Nee, Noo and Ne.

Anuradha Nakshatra in other languages

Nakshatra number 17

Astronomical name: Delta Scorpio
English: Anuradha
Hindi / Sanskrit: Anuradha
Tamil: Anusam
Telugu: Anuradha
Sinhalese: Anura
Gujarati: Anuradha
Malayalam: Anizham
Marathi: Anuradha
Kannada: Anuradha

Anuradha Nakshatra characteristics

Meaning: Wealth in old age
Tara: 4
Principal Star (Yogatara): Scorpii
Ruling Deity: Mitra (Sun)
Temperament: Soft
Mannerism: Head -slant
Vision: Weak-sighted
Kulakula: Inheritable (Akula)
Class: Farmer
Sex: Male
Element: Air
Visha Portion (96 Minutes): From 4th hour
Amrita Portion (96 Minutes): From 12 h 36 m
Limb: Waist
Start: 03 Sc 20
End: 16 Sc 40
Degrees of Zodiac: 213° 20' to 226° 40'
Vimshottari Lord: SaturnMore
Ruling Deity (Vedic): Mitra
Pada 1 Letter: ना (Naa)
Pada 2 Letter: नी (Nee)
Pada 3 Letter: नू (Noo)
Pada 4 Letter: ने (Ne)
Sacred Animal: Deer
Devata who connects with the Sacred Animal: Soma
Gender: Female
Friendly Animal: Cow
Opposing Animal: Tiger
Nakshatra Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha): Pitta
Purusharta (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha): Dharma
Pada1 Purushartha: Dharma
Pada2 Purushartha: Artha
Pada3 Purushartha: Kama
Pada4 Purushartha: Moksha
Gana List: Rakshasa
Direction of Nakshatra: South
Primary: Tamas
Secondary: Sattva
Tertiary: Tamas
Sidereal Longitude of Yogataras: 210°28'10"
Magnitude: 2.32
Latitude: 1°59'S
Declination: 22°40'S
Special Group: B
Combustion: November 19 - December 02
Deep Combustion Dates: November 16 - November 11
Trade Items: Rice, horse gram, pulses, wheat-products
Months: 7 days
Gotra of the Nakshatra: Angiras--Fiery One
Tree/Plant/Fruit: 1. Bakul (Bullet wood) 2. Nagkesar (Indian rose Chestnut)
Botanical Name for Tree: 1. Mimusops elenjii 2. Messua ferrea
Birth in Suklapaksha: Cock
Birth in Krishnapaksha: Owl
Vedic Names of the Nakshatras: Anuradha
Vedanga Jyotisha short forms of Nak.: dha
Srishti/Sthiti/Samhara: Sthiti

Moon in Anuradha Nakshatra in 2026

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January 2026

Jan 202614Wed

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 12:06 AM, January 14Ends: 3:03 AM, January 15

February 2026

Feb 202610Tue

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 7:55 AM, February 10Ends: 10:53 AM, February 11

March 2026

Mar 20269Mon

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 4:11 PM, March 9Ends: 7:05 PM, March 10

April 2026

Apr 20266Mon

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 12:08 AM, April 6Ends: 2:56 AM, April 7

May 2026

May 20263Sun

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 7:10 AM, May 3Ends: 9:58 AM, May 4

May 202630Sat

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 1:20 PM, May 30Ends: 4:12 PM, May 31

June 2026

Jun 202626Fri

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 7:16 PM, June 26Ends: 10:11 PM, June 27

July 2026

Jul 202624Fri

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 1:42 AM, July 24Ends: 4:36 AM, July 25

August 2026

Aug 202620Thu

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 9:08 AM, August 20Ends: 11:53 AM, August 21

September 2026

Sep 202616Wed

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 5:22 PM, September 16Ends: 7:53 PM, September 17

October 2026

Oct 202614Wed

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 1:43 AM, October 14Ends: 4:03 AM, October 15

November 2026

Nov 202610Tue

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 9:19 AM, November 10Ends: 11:38 AM, November 11

December 2026

Dec 20267Mon

Anuradha NakshatraBegins: 3:48 PM, December 7Ends: 6:16 PM, December 8

Frequently Asked Questions about Anuradha Nakshatra

The ruling deity of Anuradha is Mitra (Sun). It is Nakshatra 17 of the 27 and is counted as a group of 4 stars, with Scorpii as its principal star (yogatara).