NAKSHATRA 17 OF 27 · Anurādhā
Anuradha
Devotion in connection
Anuradha’s association with Mitra invites reflection on friendship and cooperation. Consider the patient work of building trust without losing your own voice.
A moment to reflect
Offer a sincere expression of appreciation.
Is Anuradha your birth star?
A birth star is determined from the Moon’s sidereal longitude, not just your birth month. Our calculator uses your birth date, local time, and location. If your birth time is unknown, it checks the whole day and shows any possible birth stars.
Discover my birth star ✧Where Anuradha sits in the sky
Anuradha is number 17 in the 27-part nakshatra sequence. In the equal-division sidereal zodiac used by our calculator, it spans 3° 20′ Scorpio to 16° 40′ Scorpio. The next nakshatra begins at the end of that range.
Your birth star depends on the Moon’s position in this division at your birth. It is different from a Sun sign. Understand the difference between signs, birth stars and padas →
Meet the symbolism in everyday life
Friendship is often renewed through small signs of attention. Remember something a person told you, follow through on a promise, or listen without trying to improve their story. Let devotion be practical. A bond can deepen when care becomes recognizable in ordinary moments.
Beginning with Anuradha’s imagery
Anuradha is traditionally associated with the lotus and with Mitra, whose name is connected with friendship and alliance. A lotus is often used as an image of beauty arising through difficult conditions; Mitra turns attention toward the bonds that let people meet one another in trust. Neither association proves a social gift or a particular relationship destiny.
Together, these images support a grounded reflection on devotion. Friendship is not sustained by feeling alone: it becomes recognizable through listening, remembering, repairing, and keeping proportionate promises. The lotus also leaves room for difference; connection need not erase a person’s own voice. One useful practice is to make a small act of regard specific enough that another person can genuinely receive it.
The four padas of Anuradha
Each nakshatra has four equal quarters, called padas. Your Moon’s calculated position determines your quarter. The ranges below explain the division; they do not assign a personality to each quarter.
| Pada | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3° 20′ Scorpio | 6° 40′ Scorpio |
| 2 | 6° 40′ Scorpio | 10° 00′ Scorpio |
| 3 | 10° 00′ Scorpio | 13° 20′ Scorpio |
| 4 | 13° 20′ Scorpio | 16° 40′ Scorpio |
Other stars in the Saturn sequence
The ruler shown here belongs to the Vimshottari nakshatra sequence; it is not automatically your rising-sign ruler or current dasha ruler. Learn how dashas and their rulers are used.
Sources behind this guide
The Drik Panchang nakshatra reference introduces the framework and names. The degree ranges here are calculated from the 27 equal divisions of the zodiac. Symbol and deity associations can differ in presentation across traditions.
Our method and sources explain the calculation conventions, including our approximate Lahiri ayanamsa. The reflection exercises are our own, prepared with AI assistance. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a Jyotish practitioner.
Reading the tradition thoughtfully
This is an editorial reflection on traditional symbolism, rather than a personal prediction. Associations and interpretations vary between lineages. A full chart includes much more than a single nakshatra.