Lord Saturn · Mitra · Scorpio rashi · Soft (Mridu)
Anuradha (अनुराधा) is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 3°19' Scorpio to 16°40' Scorpio. Its ruling planet is Saturn and its deity is Mitra, symbolised by the lotus. It is Deva gana with a Soft (Mridu) nature, and signifies friendship, devotion and success abroad.
Number
#17 of 27
17th nakshatra
Lord
Saturn
शनि
Rashi
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
Degrees
3°19' Scorpio–16°40' Scorpio
in Scorpio
Deity
Mitra
Symbol
Lotus
Gana
Deva
Deva (Divine)
Quality
Soft (Mridu)
Anuradha is the seventeenth nakshatra, spanning 213 degrees 20 minutes to 226 degrees 40 minutes of Scorpio (Vrishchika Rashi). Ruled by Saturn (Shani) and presided over by Mitra — the god of friendship and partnership — Anuradha means 'following Radha' or 'subsequent success.'
The lotus symbol beautifully captures Anuradha's essence — blooming in muddy waters, finding beauty and purity even in challenging environments. Anuradha natives have a remarkable ability to maintain friendships, build organizations, and create success even in adverse circumstances.
Saturn's rulership brings discipline, patience, and endurance, while Mitra's influence softens Saturn's harshness with warmth, loyalty, and genuine concern for others. This combination creates individuals who are both structured and compassionate — excellent organizers who never lose sight of the human element.
As a Deva gana nakshatra with soft (Mridu) quality, Anuradha is favorable for friendship-building, travel (especially abroad), and organizational activities. Natives often find great success in foreign lands, diplomacy, and any field requiring the ability to build lasting alliances. They excel at creating harmony within groups and possess the rare ability to be both a loyal friend and an effective leader.
Four Padas of Anuradha
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters), each falling in a different navamsa sign. Your exact pada depends on your degree within Anuradha.
Pada 1
Pada 1 summary
Leo navamsa
Leadership in friendship, generous devotion, creative organization
Pada 2
Pada 2 summary
Virgo navamsa
Service in friendship, practical devotion, detailed organization
Intense friendship, deep devotion, transformative organization
How to Use Anuradha Nakshatra in a Birth Chart
Confirm Pada
The same nakshatra changes by quarter, navamsa and degree.
Check Moon Sign
Anuradha works through Scorpio rashi themes.
Time by Dasha
Saturn dasha activates this birth-star pattern.
Parent nakshatra pages explain the full birth-star intent. Pada pages go deeper into degree-level traits; use both together when checking marriage, naming, career and upay.
Reading Anuradha Beyond the Basic Traits
A useful Anuradha reading starts with the visible markers: Mitra as deity, Lotus as symbol, Deva gana, Soft (Mridu) quality and Saturn as nakshatra lord. Those markers show the instinctive style of the birth star, but the final interpretation depends on where the Moon sits in the chart, which pada is active and whether Saturn is supported by benefic or challenging influences.
For Anuradha, the recurring life themes include friendship, devotion, success abroad. Read those themes with Scorpiorashi, the navamsa pada and the active dasha before choosing a career path, marriage timing, baby-name syllable or remedy. This keeps the page grounded in the nakshatra's actual signature instead of reducing every birth star to the same generic personality checklist.
In practical use, start by confirming whether the Moon, Lagna, Atmakaraka or a key relationship planet occupies Anuradha. If only the Moon is here, the nakshatra describes instinct and emotional habit. If the Lagna or chart ruler is involved, the same signature becomes more visible in career style, health routines and public conduct. When Saturn dasha or antardasha runs, these themes usually become easier to notice and more important to handle consciously.
Saturn (शनि) rules Anuradha. discipline, karma, longevity, delay are the life areas it shapes most strongly. Its placement, transit and dasha periods most directly influence Anuradha natives.
Which rashi does Anuradha nakshatra fall in?
Anuradha spans 3°19' Scorpio to 16°40' Scorpio of Scorpio (वृश्चिक). All four padas of Anuradha fall within Scorpio rashi.
What is the deity and symbol of Anuradha?
Anuradha's presiding deity is Mitra and its symbol is Lotus. Its gana is Deva, nature is Deva (Divine), and quality is Soft (Mridu).
What are the 4 padas of Anuradha?
Pada 1 (Leo navamsa) — Leadership in friendship, generous devotion, creative organization. Pada 2 (Virgo navamsa) — Service in friendship, practical devotion, detailed organization. Pada 3 (Libra navamsa) — Harmonious friendship, balanced devotion, fair organization. Pada 4 (Scorpio navamsa) — Intense friendship, deep devotion, transformative organization.
What does Anuradha signify?
Anuradha signifies friendship, devotion, success abroad, organization. Natives often align with these themes throughout life — choose careers, partners and remedies that strengthen rather than fight these signatures.
Is Anuradha good or bad?
Nakshatras are not "good" or "bad" — they are signatures. Anuradha's Soft (Mridu) quality + Deva gana classification mean activities that match the signature (friendship, devotion) flourish, while activities that fight it stall. Match your goals to the signature, not the reverse.
