Which planet rules Ardra nakshatra?

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

What are the symbol and deity of Ardra nakshatra?

The symbol of Ardra is the teardrop / diamond, and its presiding deity is Rudra. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Ardra 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.

Ardra Nakshatra

The storm star ruled by Rudra — turbulence that clears the ground for renewal.

Number: 6 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Rahu
Presiding deity: Rudra
Symbol: Teardrop / diamond

Nature and traits

People associated with Ardra are often described as intense, transformative, sharp-minded and emotional. As a Rahu-ruled nakshatra under Rudra, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Rahu 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 Ardra nakshatra?: Ardra nakshatra is ruled by Rahu in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Rahu Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Ardra nakshatra?: The symbol of Ardra is the teardrop / diamond, and its presiding deity is Rudra. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Ardra 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.