#Anuradha #Nakshatra, spanning 3:20-16:40 degrees Scorpio, is ruled by the planet #Saturn and the deity #Mitra, one of the Sun’s avatars.

This is one of the most auspicious of the 27 Nakshatras.

Mitra being one of the Sun’s deities lends strength to the Sun in this Anuradha Moon and offers the ability to shine a light on some dark corners in our mind and lead us back to the spiritual path.

Anuradha is often used as an indicator for good timing when it comes to romance and marriage, but even above the romantic kind of relationship Mitra is the god of friendship, partnership, compassion, love and devotion, in all forms – romantic and platonic.

Anuradha gifts the ability to find balance in relationships and honour the other person(s) without losing a sense of self. Mitra has high standards for holding true to this commitment and people who have planets placed in Anuradha Nakshatra will have a good sense for a natural give-and-take, understanding that relationships are not one-way streets, and may have the expectation that their own values and standards are met by the other person(s). This can make them disappointed and foster resentment when their own standards are not met.

This Nakshatra also strengthens community and encourages team-work. It’s a Nakshatra of prosperity which can be gained through working and combining with others. With some planetary placements here money may come from a partner or spouse rather than alone through your own efforts.

No Mud, No Lotus
The symbol associated with Anuradha Nakshatra is the #Lotus flower, the indicator of perseverance and good coming from trial and tribulations. We so often hear the words “no mud, no Lotus” which basically means that the most beautiful things and experiences (can) come from the most unpleasant and difficult situation that make fertile ground for a higher, more appreciated beauty.

Anuradha also shares Vishaka Nakshatras symbol, the #gateway covered in leafs, since Vishaka and Anuradha are one of the four Nakshatra pairs out of the 27. In some texts Vishaka is also called Radha – as in the original Radha or the first Radha, whereas Anu-Radha means the “other” Radha or “additional” Radha. Both Nakshatras share not all but some qualities and are connected to Radha, Krishna’s consort.

This is a time of devotion, of worship, of offering friendship and love freely without expectation, but also giving this same love to ourselves and recognizing all the hard work we have already done to get to where we are.

It’s a soft Nakshatra which makes it auspicious for the more pleasant things in live. Take a journey, get together with friends, do some yoga or journaling.

The best way to honour this auspicious day is to consider some of the self-care/purification methods I mentioned above and make a commitment to yourself to treat yourself with the love you want to receive from others.