ARDRA NAKSHATRA (LORD–RAHU) – 060 40′ – 200 00′ GEMINI
आर्द्रा नक्षत्र वेद मंत्र :
ॐ नमस्ते रूद्र मन्यवSउतोत इषवे नम: बाहुभ्यां मुतते नम: ।
ॐ रुद्राय नम: ।
Ardra literally means “the moist one”. Similarly like reviving rain, which usually comes along with storm, softens the soil, so our heart gets transformed and softened through intense life experiences. Challenges, losses, suffering, purify us like the rain and, paradoxically, make us more alive and sensitive. They inspire us to get out of our head for a moment, to transcend the limitations of our ego and re-prioritise our goals. Such is also the nature of Ardra nakshatra. It inspires us to re-discover our strength through challenges. This is why its power is yatna shakti – “power to make effort”. This ability to make our effort, to embrace the struggle, and, like a storm cloud, not to be afraid to go against the current, is what Ardra nakshatra blesses us with, along with its presiding deity, Rudra, and co-ruling graha: Rahu.
However, with human head as one of its symbols, we can sometimes be too stuck in our head, whenever Moon is transiting this nakshatra. We can become overly focused on our goals, without ability to see a bigger picture. Powerful mental energy of this nakshatra, dwelling at the heart of Gemini (original 3rd house, representing our thinking process and power to make effort), can energise our intellect, bless us with brilliant ideas and give us the power to realise them in the world. But, if not controlled, it can also prove to be destructive, as Rudra himself is the presiding deity of process of destruction. Too much mental energy makes us sometimes too stuck in our own head and can lead to overly self-centered words, thoughts and actions. Be watchful on such a day not to sacrifice too much on the way to your goals. Make sure that you progress through life in sustainable, non-destructive way.
NAKSHATRAS & RELATED PROFESSION
People born in Aardra Nakshatra have sharp mind and can easily understand other’s mind just by the body language. They can easily fascinate the crowd by their public speaking skills. They acquire good knowledge of the field they associate. Natives born in this Nakshatra can have interests and become Computer Specialist, Electrical Engineers, Software Developers, Good Back-Ground Music Directors, IT Professionals, Computer Game Designers, Philosophers, Social Worker, Fiction Writers, HTML Professionals, Researchers, Indoor Games Players, lawyers, Politicians, Mathematicians, Astrologers, Doctors, Eye & Brain Surgeons & Specialists, Psychiatrists, Radiologists, Pathologists, Chemotherapists, Trauma Surgeons, Detectives, Druggists etc.
