NAKSHATRA 17 OF 27 · VRISHCHIKA RASHI
Anuradha Nakshatra
The seventeenth star of the zodiac. The lotus: friendship, devotion and discipline.
RULING PLANET
Saturn
PRESIDING DEITY
Mitra
SYMBOL
Lotus
ZODIAC SPAN
3°20′ – 16°40′ Scorpio
ABOUT ANURADHA
Anuradha is the seventeenth Nakshatra of the zodiac and lies in Scorpio (Vrishchika), from 3°20′ to 16°40′ (213°20′ to 226°40′ of longitude). It is depicted by three stars resembling an umbrella. Its lord is Saturn, which gives tenacity and discipline when needed.
Its symbol is the lotus flower, which reflects the ability to blossom in any life situation. Anuradha literally means ‘another Radha’, which points to later successes. Its presiding deity is Mitra, one of the twelve Adityas, the solar deity of friendship, good faith, cordiality and partnership, who promotes cooperation among people.
According to Varahamihira, the Moon in Anuradha makes one wealthy, a traveller who may live in foreign countries, and someone who finds it hard to bear hunger.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Anuradha natives are rational people, and reason motivates them most. They are logical, practical and independent thinkers, with a good mental ability to see what is true and what is not. They judge situations easily and decide accordingly, and they can create balance and remove differences and animosity among people.
They have a high sense of discipline, the ability to shine among others and the capacity to be determined leaders. They are skilful at building working relationships between former enemies, so they act as peace-keepers and conflict-resolvers.
They are open hearted, sociable and friendly, yet closely guarded about their own secrets. They build rapport quickly, keep harmonious relationships and are always ready to listen. Men and women of this nakshatra are attractive and naturally charming, dutiful and God fearing.
STRENGTHS
Amiability, balance and logical conduct, leadership, and an outstanding ability to build rapport and harmony. They bridge differences and animosity almost without effort. Behind a guarded exterior they are sensitive to people and situations.
CHALLENGES
Anuradha natives should keep a check on their anger, as they can be impulsive and sometimes short tempered. They can also be moody, frivolous, over secretive, idle and aimless, and prone to jealousy and a controlling streak. They tend to believe that life must be endured under severe pressure at all times.
CAREER
Business management and organisational work, the travel industry, conference planning, dentistry, plumbing, criminal law, acting, music and mining engineering.
HEALTH
The breasts, abdomen and womb are the body parts linked with this nakshatra, along with the bladder, rectum, reproductive organs and nose. Those with the Moon in Anuradha may be prone to asthma, dental problems, cough and cold, constipation and a sore throat.
REMEDY FOR ANURADHA NATIVES
Pray to the twelve Adityas, especially Mitra, to ease the effects of afflictions to this nakshatra. You can also worship Hari Hara, the combined form of Vishnu and Shiva. The practice of Raja Yoga, which raises the kundalini through the seven sacred centres, is one of the best ways to use the potential of this nakshatra.
Repeat the root mantras “Om Yam” and “Om Ram” 108 times when the Moon transits Anuradha and in its lunar month. This is believed to reduce suffering and bring enlightenment.
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