#Ardra #Nakshatra
Ardra Nakshatra individuals are truly exceptional. Their journey through life is marked by profound transformation and a willingness to make sacrifices that few other constellations can match. This transformation is not without its turbulence, as the emotional turmoil within them is evident.
It’s a reminder that growth and self-improvement, even for a deity like Lord Shiva, can be a challenging and messy process. But ultimately, it is undeniably beautiful.
The word “Ardra” is synonymous with “Rudra,” another name for Lord Shiva. When Shiva’s devoted wife, Sati, tragically took her own life after hearing her husband being publicly defamed, it was a culmination of anger, remorse, and an unbearable sense of injustice. She hadn’t heeded Shiva’s advice, and in her eyes, he did not deserve the humiliation he endured from the crowd.
In the wake of this tragedy, Shiva’s reaction was one of intense grief, anger, and chaos. He wept uncontrollably, and his tears fell upon the land, causing destruction in their wake. All of this stemmed from a profound love and a feeling of abandonment. This is why Ardra is often symbolized as the “Tears of Shiva,” shed for his beloved, representing the pain that can arise from love and the subsequent journey of transformation Ardra Nakshatra.
People born under the Ardra birth star share some of these traits. They are inherently pure-hearted but can also be quick to anger (and equally quick to please). Their innocence and capacity for deep love are remarkable, but they also experience pain more intensely than most.
It is this depth of feeling that helps them undergo a transformative process, much like a butterfly emerging from chaos and struggle to become independent, free, and bask in the light of day.
Translation “The Moist One”, “Fresh”, “Green”
Symbol #Teardrop #Diamond
Animal Symbol #Female-Dog
Presiding Deity #Rudra, the #God of Storms and Destruction
Controlling/Ruling Planet #Rahu
Ruling Deity of Venus #Durga
The 4 Quarters of Bharani Nakshatra
1st quarter Ruled by Jupiter
2nd quarter Ruled by Saturn
3rd quarter Ruled by Saturn
4th quarter Ruled by Jupiter
Nature #Manushya ( #Human)
Mode #Balanced
Number 6
Gender #Female
Dosha #Vata
Guna # Tamasic
Element #Water
Disposition Sharp and Forceful ( #Tikshna)
Bird #Andril
Common Name of the Tree #Long-Pepper
Botanical Name of the Tree Piper longum
Seed Sounds Ku, Gha, Nga, Jha