Exploration is the key word for Anuradha, However this exploration, they never execute alone, but a joyous, communal combination of people and energies. The qualities of purity, auspiciousness, knowledge and enlightenment have been associated with this Anuradha Nakshatra. That’s why ‘lotus’ is another symbol ascribed by sages to this nakshatra. Since A lotus has the ability to grow in muddy waters. This represents the ability of this nakshatra to keep itself pure and sattwic in any surroundings.
Anuradha natives are usually seen making special effort to put people at ease and love to act as a bridge between people, groups and organizations. They are very interested in anything to do with the occult and hidden issues in general.
Anuradha Nakshatra fosters communication between all the extremes – the young and the old; the mature and immature; the more evolved and the less evolved; the different races, castes etc. Anuradha can thus be seen as a universal solvent. Most of Anuradha’s tendencies put it outside the orthodox, social gambit. In a way, Anuradha is the nakshatra of the revolutionaries, who rebel against outdated ways of thinking. In the present times, Anuradha is one of the nakshatras which has the ability to see through the reality behind all the fake media propaganda on social, economic and political levels. Anuradha falls prey to excessive openness and friendships.
Natives with strong influence of Anuradha on their ascendant are born with stout hairy bodies. They have prominent chest and thighs and have a tendency to develop a belly with age. Their face conveys a sense of friendliness and well-being. Friendliness with aloofness is their special gift. The logic oriented approach of this nakshatra accounts for the fact that many Anuradha natives are great in mathematics and physics. A lot of Anuradha natives have a strong interest either in occult or mundane numerology or statistics. Anuradha always tries to broaden its horizons In relation to its area of interest.
It is also a goal centred nakshatra as its previous nakshatra Vishakha, but its goals are usually more in tune with universal plan. It likes to attain its goal through group work rather than going it alone. This is probably the reason why Anuradha attains it’s goals more smoothly and effortlessly, in comparison to Vishakha. Vishakha is often reluctant to take help or cooperate with allies.
Since Anuradha is so concerned with learning and accumulation of knowledge, that’s why Saraswati, the goddess of learning, can be said to be strongly connected to this nakshatra. This is the only way one can explain the musical prowess of this nakshatra.
Curiosity makes them travel a lot, especially to foreign lands. They have quite an easy time relating to and adjusting to foreign environments in comparison to other nakshatras. In fact, living in foreign lands is usually very satisfying and fruitful for them.
- 1st Pada : 3° 20’ – 6° 40′ Scorpio falls in Leo Navamsa ruled by Sun. The emphasis here is on understanding one’s inner self and applying that understanding in the outer world through career etc. The tendency towards excessive pride or militancy has to be altered here if one wants positive expression. Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Ketu are especially strong in this pada.
- 2nd Pada : 6° 40′ -10° 00′ Scorpio falls in Virgo Navamsa ruled by Mercury. This pada is all about continuous learning, discipline, discrimination, groupwork and organization. This pada deals with the mysteries of the Universe and in doing so takes the mystery out of them. Numbers, calculation and classification are its domain. Being a Pushkara navamsha pada it promises fulfillment of objectives. Mercury & Rahu are especially strong here.
- 3rd Pada : 10° 00′ -13° 20″ Scorpio falls in Libra Navamsa ruled by Venus. The concerns here can range from arts, music, bohemia to occult. Venus and Saturn suit this pada’s energies more than the other planets.
- 4th Pada : 13° 20′ – 16° 40′ Scorpio falls in Scorpio Navamsa ruled by Mars. There is abundant energy available here to pursue all kinds of esoteric and exoteric goals. Planets here function from a plane of excessive passion and emotion. They can give the ability to achieve much if the rest of the nativity supports it. Sun, Jupiter, and Ketu are better suited to handling the energy of this pada.
Professions : Hypnotists & Psychic Mediums, Occultists, Institution & Organization Heads, Astrologers, Spies, All occupations involving Night Duty, Musicians, Managers, Industrialists, Promoters, Counselors, Psychologists, Scientists, Numerologists, Statisticians, Mathematicians, Explorers, Factory Workers; Diplomats; All professions connected with dealing with Foreign Countries, Travel and Foreigners, All professions requiring group activity.
Rulership :
Mars, Pluto, Saturn and Ketu are the planets connected to this nakshatra. Saturn is the main planetary ruler here and its strong influence is evident in the discipline inherent in Anuradha. Saturn makes Anuradha serious about life in general. It makes Anuradha natives go beyond superficial layers of regular social interactions and search for the answers to the mysteries of life. Ketu is responsible for this nakshatra’s foray into occult and the unseen hidden realms of existence. Mars provides the initiative, impulse and energy necessary for any exploration. Pluto expands the conscious and sub-conscious boundaries allowing Anuradha to tap into collective rather than personal concerns.
Mars-Satum conjunctions or mutual aspects, especially when they are placed in Saturnine signs or nakshatras, carry an energy similar to that of Anuradha. Satum-Pkrto, Ketu-Pluto, Satum- Mars-Pluto conjunctions also partly carry energies similar to that of Anuradha.
All planets have an ability to function in a beneficial way in this Nakshatra.
Body parts : Breasts, Stomach, Bowels and the Womb are the body parts related to this nakshatra.
Direction: It is related primarily to north, south and west.
Anuradha is supposed to share its experiences and accumulated knowledge with its fellow souls. This spreading of knowledge is meant to be in a coded form, so that it only reaches those who are ripe enough to receive it.
According to Sage Varahamihira, Moon in Anuradha makes one “wealttiy, a traveller, living in foreign countries and one needs to satisfy their appetite immediately as they find it difficult to bear hunger