Ardra · आर्द्रा
Ardra is the 6th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 6°40′ Mithuna (Gemini) – 20° Mithuna (Gemini) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the moist one”.
| Ruling planet | Rahu |
|---|---|
| Deity | Rudra, the fierce form of Shiva |
| Symbol | a teardrop or diamond |
| Span (sidereal) | 6°40′ Mithuna (Gemini) – 20° Mithuna (Gemini) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Friday, 27 November 2026
- Thursday, 24 December 2026
- Thursday, 21 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia