Ardra Ardra (The Moist One) (66°40′ to 80°00′ Gemini)

In the night sky, Ardra is Betelgeuse (Alpha-Orion), the brightest star in the constellation Orion. In the astrology chart, Ardra is located entirely within the sign of Gemini. This nakshatra is represented by a teardrop, which can symbolize both sorrow and renewal. Those born under Ardra usually go through intense lessons to clear old patterns and gain new understanding. The ruling deity is Rudra, the God of Storms. He is a destructive aspect of Shiva who brings chaos and confusion. Rahu, the ruling planet of Ardra, also brings disorder and a thirst for knowledge. Those born under this nakshatra have an investigative mind and are oriented toward research. They are not afraid to voice opinions or use intimidation. The highest level of Ardra is transformation through cleansing. This is an extremely sensitive star that links mental ability to emotion.

Symbol

Teardrop and Diamond

Letter of Name

Ku, Kha, Nga, Chha

Controlling Planet

Rahu

Constellation

Element

Water

Color

Green

For a newborn under the Ardra Nakshatra the most suitable name would be the one that begins with the following syllables:

Ku
Kha
Nga
Chha

Acts quickly, curious mind and craves knowledge
Good memory
Strong communication skills
Truthful
Compassionate toward those in pain
Physical work is preferred over mental work
Easily gains support from government
Overcomes bad habits.

Arrogant
Ungrateful
Mischievous
Reckless
Anti-social
Causes trouble
Self-serving
Stubborn
Critical
Impolite
Untruthful
Poor financial planning
Lust for material attainments
Excessive indulgences
Creates pain or agony for others
Inconsiderate
Abuses power.

Being born in the Ardra nakshatra, you get influenced equally by negative as well as positive forces because of the fact that they are ruled by both Lord Rudra as well as Rahu.
You as a native of Ardra Nakshatra are highly compassionate. You possess a strict and hard appearance on the outside and this is why you sometimes
You hold a strong personality and possess a high level of stability and determination which makes you tough.
Other than this, you are jovial in nature but still do not take the journey of your life lightly.
You perform right things at a right time which ultimately makes you the entertainer.
You are bestowed with fine understanding and also you are quiet in nature.
You have been blessed with instincts which help you in effectively dealing with the uncertainties of life and spot success in all the situations.
You appear to be tough on the outside but still, you are affectionate and kind-hearted from inside. And due to this behavioral trait, you are always surrounded by your loved ones.
You also have mood swings and fluctuating behavior owing to your dual personality.