Nakshatra 17 of 27 · 3°20′–16°40′ Scorpio
The essentials
About Anuradha
Anuradha spans 3°20′–16°40′ of Scorpio, ruled by Saturn and presided by Mitra, the god of friendship, harmony and sacred contracts. Its symbol, the lotus, signifies devotion that blossoms even in difficult, muddy waters. It is the nakshatra of friendship, cooperation and steadfast, loving discipline.
Personality
Anuradha natives have a rare gift for friendship and cooperation — they build deep, loyal bonds and bring people together across boundaries. Saturn's discipline tempers Scorpio's intensity into devoted perseverance, so they pursue their goals and relationships with patient, unwavering commitment. Warm yet resilient, they can flourish far from home and through hardship, though Saturn can bring melancholy or a sense of struggle they overcome through devotion.
Traits
Anuradha's gift for cooperation suits team leadership, diplomacy, management, counselling, social organising and international or group-based work. Saturn favours disciplined, long-haul careers — research, administration, engineering and spiritual practice. They thrive wherever loyal collaboration, perseverance and the ability to unite people are valued.
In love Anuradha is devoted, loyal and deeply committed, treating partnership as a sacred friendship to be nurtured through thick and thin. They love intensely (Scorpio) yet with discipline and patience (Saturn), making them steadfast and forgiving. They need emotional closeness and reassurance, and they reward a faithful partner with profound, lasting devotion.
Auspicious for Anuradha
Compatibility
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Questions
The lotus signifies devotion and beauty that blossom even in muddy, difficult conditions. It represents Anuradha's gift for nurturing friendship, love and success through hardship.
Mitra is the god of friendship, harmony, partnership and sacred contracts. As Anuradha's deity, he bestows the ability to build deep bonds and cooperate across all boundaries.
Anuradha is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari system, while its sign Scorpio is ruled by Mars — combining discipline and perseverance with emotional depth.
Yes. As the nakshatra of Mitra, Anuradha is among the best for loyal friendship, cooperation and devoted, lasting marriage, especially with a partner who values closeness.
Your birth nakshatra is set by the Moon’s position at your birth. Cast your free kundli to find yours — with your dashas, yogas and cited reports.
