Which planet rules Anuradha nakshatra?

Anuradha nakshatra is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Saturn Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Anuradha nakshatra?

The symbol of Anuradha is the lotus, and its presiding deity is Mitra. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Anuradha nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Anuradha Nakshatra

The star of friendship and devotion, ruled by Mitra — loyal, cooperative and steady.

Number: 17 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Saturn
Presiding deity: Mitra
Symbol: Lotus

Nature and traits

People associated with Anuradha are often described as loyal, devoted, cooperative and disciplined. As a Saturn-ruled nakshatra under Mitra, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Saturn planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Anuradha nakshatra?: Anuradha nakshatra is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Saturn Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Anuradha nakshatra?: The symbol of Anuradha is the lotus, and its presiding deity is Mitra. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Anuradha nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.