Nakshatra 17 of 27
Anuradha
The lotus — a friendship that survives everything.
Anuradha · 3°20'00" Scorpio — 16°40'00" Scorpio
Lord
Saturn
19 years in the period cycle
Deity
Mitra
Symbol
lotus flower
Animal (yoni)
deer
Nature (gana): divine (deva) — gentle, cooperative
Guiding theme: friendship, devotion, teamwork, loyalty
Strengths
- ✦fidelity and devotion
- ✦the ability to work in a group without rivalry
- ✦the ability to start over in an unfamiliar place
Shadow to work through
- ◦sacrificing yourself for people who don't reciprocate
- ◦suppressing your own needs to keep the peace
The shadow isn't a verdict — it's the area where the same force works against you until you notice it.
Natural directions
teamwork, international organizations, research, spirituality, anything requiring long-term loyalty.
In close relationships
Your friendship runs deeper than most relationships. Demand reciprocity — you have every right to it.
Four quarters (padas)
Every nakshatra divides into four parts of 3°20' each. The quarter refines the shade — the same nakshatra in a different pada works a little differently, because each corresponds to a different sign in the navamsha (D9).
| Pada | Range | Navamsha sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20'00" Scorpio — 6°40'00" Scorpio | ♌︎ Leo |
| 2 | 6°40'00" Scorpio — 9°60'00" Scorpio | ♍︎ Virgo |
| 3 | 10°00'00" Scorpio — 13°20'00" Scorpio | ♎︎ Libra |
| 4 | 13°20'00" Scorpio — 16°40'00" Scorpio | ♏︎ Scorpio |
Compatibility with other nakshatras
Calculated classically — through nadi (life energy) and yoni (the nakshatra's animal), the same tables as the full Guna Milan. It's a pointer, not a verdict: a low score marks an area for conscious work, not an obstacle.
Works well with: Jyeshtha, Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Punarvasu, Ashlesha
Needs attention with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Purva Phalguni
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ℹ How we calculate this
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Which zodiac: Indian (sidereal)
Rahu and Ketu: traditional version
House division: a whole sign is one house
Accuracy: verified against eclipses
Time of birth: accounting for historical daylight saving time
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