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The 6th #Nakshtra: #ARDRA.

The four quarters are ruled by:
Guru (Jupiter) - the 1st quarter,
Shani (Saturn) - the 2nd quarter,
Shani (Saturn) - the 3rd quarter,
and Guru (Jupiter) - the 4th quarter.

Other aspects of this Nakshatra:
The Purushardha (life's vector or motivation) is #Kama.
Totem animal is #Dog (female).
Symbols: eye with a #teardrop, faceted precious stone or a human head.
Devata (Deity) - #Rudra.
Dosha - #Vata.

This is the 6th Nakshatra of zodiac, having a spread from 6°40' to 20°00' in Mithuna and ruled by the Northern node #Rahu. The natives born in this Nakshatra differ in their physical appearances. Some are thick, some are thin. While some may be tall, some are dwarfs. This is due to the peculiar characteristics of Rahu, which is also pictured as the tail of a poisonous snake. For the people with Rahu in the 7th house, there is a possibility that the spouse of the native is the exact opposite in physical appearance, having far superior or inferior qualities compared to the other partner. It is difficult to predict the behavior of these people from their past behavior. These people can be good psychoanalysts provided the nodes, Rahu and Ketu are properly placed.

Full span of this Nakshatra falls in Mithuna, an intellectual sign ruled by the planet of intelligence, Buddha (Mercury). Hence favorable Buddha (Mercury) bestows a good all round grasping power and a fertile mind on these people. The tendency to keep on talking about nearly all the subjects makes it very difficult for these people to conceal or hide any secrets. These people can behave very coolly during the times of extreme hardship and plan their actions accordingly. The research work, especially related with electromagnetism, psychology, para psychology, occult powers, hypnotism, crime investigation and detection are good career options for these people.

These people have a natural tendency to settle abroad and earn their living. Or they get employed in professions that are related with travel and foreign places.

Their married life is full of ups and downs. Though they are not fully happy with the relationship, they tend to carry it and do not show their problems to others.

Male natives:

  1. Physical features: It has been noticed that various natives of Ardra have different shape of structure, right from the slim and short structure to fat and lengthy structure.

  2. Character and general events: He undertakes any work entrusted to him in a responsible manner. In the public meetings he creates an atmosphere of humor and keeps every body attracted to him. He has intuitive perception. He is good psychologist.

His dealings with his friends and relatives will be of very much cordial type. In some cases it is also noticed that the native is thankless to the persons who have given him help. He does not have a constant type of behavior.

  1. Education, sources of earning/profession: He has the capacity to acquire and keep knowledge of almost all the subjects. However, in spite of these good qualities he cannot attain much fame or reward out of such knowledge. Since he is over sincere in the work and as also to the persons even the slightest problem which may be confronted will land him into maximum mental agony. However, even during the time of extreme hardships both financial and mental, he can keep his head cool, behave in a most respectable an attractive manner. Because of this quality he is very much involved in others heart.

He will not stick to only one line of work, whereas he would like to undertake so many works at a time. Even when he comes to know that the line of action or though which he has taken is the correct approach but according to others it is not like that he will not hesitate to subdue and respect others. In case he undertakes research work on any particular line he can shine well. In the business field also he can attain much success.

It has been noticed that most of the selfless social workers are born in this Nakshatra. He has the capacity to undertake any number of jobs at a time and complete perfection in all the fields can also be obtained. In case he undertakes a travel for a specific job, he will oversee other connected work which can be carried out simultaneously

Normally, the native earns his livelihood away from his home and family. In other words he is settled in foreign places. Period between 32 years and 42 years of age will be the golden period for him. He may be employed in transport, shipping, communication departments or industries. He may also earn as a bookseller or finance broker.

  1. Family life: His marriage will be delayed. In case marriage takes place early he will be compelled to live separately from the family either due to difference of opinion between the couple or due to other circumstances beyond his control. He will have to face several inherent problems of the life. But he will not reflect his problems outwardly.

When the marriage takes place at a late stage his married life will be good. His spouse will exercise full control over him.

  1. Health: He may have some diseases, which may term to be sometimes incurable. For example, paralysis, heart trouble and dental problems. He is also prone to Asthma, eosonophilia, and dry cough, ear trouble.

Female natives

  1. Physical features: She has handsome body with charming eyes, prominent nose.

  2. Character and general events: she is well behaved and peace minded. She is extravagant. Has good intelligence, helpful to others but clever in finding fault in others. In some female horoscope, possibility of having two mothers or two fathers have been noticed.

  3. Education, sources of earnings/profession: she can attain a good amount of distinction in the educational or scientific field. Mostly Ardra born specializes in Electronic items or drugs and pharmaceutical. She also earns out of various consultation works.

  4. Family life: Like male folk, she also marries at a late stage. But she cannot enjoy full requisite love and affection either from her husband or husband's family. Her married life will be full of thorns. Even children cannot give her the required happiness. In some cases it has been noticed that either death of the husband of divorce takes place.

  5. Health: She is prone to menstrual troubles, asthma, spoiled blood, lack of blood or uterus trouble, ear trouble, mumps, bilious and phlegmatic.
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ramnath@nerdpol.ch

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#Ardra is the name of a #nakshatra in Hindu astrology, the sixth depending on numbering scheme used. The Sanskrit name Ārdrā translates to “green” or “the moist one”. It is associated with the star Betelgeuse (α Ori). The presiding deity is #Rudra, its symbol is a #teardrop, and the ruling planet is #Rahu. In Tamil and Malayalam, Ardra is referred to as Tiruvātirai and Tiruvātira respectively.

Thiruvathira or Thiruvathirai or Arudhra Darisanam is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In Thillai Chidambaram 10-day Festival is held during Thiruvathirai. On the 9th day night Maha Abhishekam will be done to Lord Nataraja. It takes place on the full moon night in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December–January) and this is also the longest night in a year. If you observe the moon and its Nakshatras crossing one by one, we understand the significant days of these festival and uncover new layers of meaning. It starts with Rohini‑Hyades on the 8th day, and of Mriga‑shiras‑Labda Orionis on the 9th day and finally during the night after the 9th day we see the full moon in #Arudra-­ #Betelgeuse.

Winter Chariot Festival is Margari Tiruvadirai that happens in the holy Ardra in the month of Margari. Margari being the month of the middle of December till the middle of January. It is same time during Winter Solstice, even Christmas is celebrated, and this is also the longest night in a year.

Most of the temples around the world with Lord Nataraja and Shiva as deity perform the Arudhra Darshan during this day.

Arudra or cosmic dance of Nataraja represents five activities — Creation, Protection, Destruction, Embodiment and Release. It is essentially a Shaivite festival and celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, which is represented by the Nataraja form. Arudhra (Thiruvathirai in Tamil) signifies the golden red flame and Shiva performs the dance in the form this red-flamed light. Lord Shiva is supposed to be incarnated in the form of Lord Nataraja during the Arudra Darshan day.

Thiruvathira is the nakshatra or “ #star” of Lord Shiva as per the Malayalam calendar. It is believed that on this day, the Goddess Parvathi finally met Lord Shiva after her long penance and Lord Shiva took her as a saha-dharma chaarini (equal partner). Both Parvathi and Shiva present this ideal to devotees in the form of #Ardhanarishvara (half male, half female form).

The Skanda Purana also mentions that Brahmā once had an argument with Rudra, during which Rudra decapitated one of Brahma’s heads (originally, he had five). Rudra threw the head into space, and it became the stars of Mṛgaśīrṣā, the nakshatra which comes after Brahma’s Rohini. Searching (mṛga) for the head (śira), Rudra came to reside in the nakshatra next to Mṛgaśīrṣā, Ārdrā.
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ramnath@nerdpol.ch

#Rudra is the teacher who teaches us
to contain, and to spiritually empower ourselves
with the Primal rage of existence.

#Ardra #Nakshatra is the lunar house of the raging god Rudra.

Destruction and Re-creation are both themes of Ardra.

This #Star is connected deeply to the #water element, #Green is the colour of Ardra, we can take this green colour to mean the growth that ensues after the moisture fertilizes the soil of the #soul.

It is the star #Betelgeuse in the shoulder of the hunter, in the constellation of #Orion.

This is the celestial warrior Orion, whose name is most probably derives from the Greek word Arion which means hunter.

Ardra actually means #moist. The symbol of this star is a #teardrop, a teardrop of emotion and the rains of life.

The lessons of this star is given by considering how the rains bring growth and life, while also considering how the rains can also flood and ravage.

Ardra also contains the word Rudra and is also simply called Rudra Nakshatra.

The rain of Ardra is a furious thunderous storm and not a sprinkling twinkling shower. The water of Rudra is not a sweet refreshing freshwater stream in the height of summer, but rather it is a tempest of crashing screaming waves in the bone splitting coldest and darkest corner of the ocean.

The Primal Scream

Rudra arrived in the world howling and roaring like comic thunder.

Rudra in fact, means the howling screamer. He was born androgynous, purple and wild.

Creativity takes destruction and combustion to ensue, like a cloud that opens its waters for the sake of growth and nourishment. Creation takes death and transition. Death is implicit in every act of creation. Rudra is that death.

Rudra is Shiva in his primal aspect. Rudra is the furiously red lord of Tantra who becomes the cool blue Shiva, after immersing himself in Yogic practices.

Shiva is the mastery of the raging Rudra energy. Shiva contains the root Shva, which implies death, calmness and stillness. Rudra brings the death of rebirth. Rudra is the transitional maneuver twixt the poles of tension and suspension. Rudra takes us from one state to another.

That becoming Shiva, is representative of the transition between storm and calm. Rudra to Shiva is the path of integration of the stormy forces of the heart.

Rudra is the teacher who teaches us to contain, and to spiritually empower ourselves with the Primal rage of existence.

When the storms of the heart are brought forth. Rudra can and does shift back from his Shiva state and unto his raging Rudra state of wild and destructive force.

We will now look at some stories that highlight this transition between Rudra and Shiva.

The Birth of Rudra

The stories tell us how the desire of the creator to populate creation gave birth to Rudra. This will be a simplification a longer more detailed tale, but we will bring out the most poignant points.
At first the creator had a desire to populate the creation. And so some children were birthed. But the children were so calm and detached, that they had any desire to do anything of the sort and refused to populate the creation. Instead, they wanted fly the starry sky in meditation of the great mysteries.
These were the 4 Kumar brothers who are perpetually young little boys, they never reach puberty and fly around the skies naked. They were not interested in the least about the creation, but rather just wanted to be left alone, so that they could meditate of the mysteries of the great beyond.
The creator became furious that these children defied his will. The creators anger built up in his third eye Chakra. A frown knotted his brow and built up to such an extreme, that it erupted as a storm. And so Rudra was born of the rage and frustration of the creators third eye Chakra.
Rudra was born bright purple, it’s significant that Rudra is a mix of opposites. He contains both male and female and the colours red and blue.
Rudra roared and screamed so forcefully that his rage threatened to erode and crumble creation. His rage was so destructive that it had the potential to create.

Rudra then exploded into half. He became Rudra and Rudrani the red. They further exploded into 11 furious forms and continued to populate creation.
Rudrani is the female half of Rudra. Rudrani finds her expression in her various incarnations of the Urga (fearsome) Devi’s (Goddesses). The fearsome goddesses such as Nrritti and Matangi are two such manifestations of Rudrani.
The male Rudra also has his incarnations, Hanuman and the serpent Ajaikapad, for example, are two of the manifestations of Rudra.

The Rudric forms that started to populate the creation were at the same time destroying it.
The creator told Rudra that there is a way to manage this destruction if he would do Yogic practices and Rudra was very interested in the proposal.. And so the creator taught Rudra the Yogic art and science of yore.
Rudra went far into the wilderness and mountains and there spent aeons mastering Tantric Yogic wisdom.
Rudra developed the Yogic wisdom to levels far beyond what even the creator had taught him or ever even conceived of. Rudra broke on through to the other side, far beyond the known borders of creation. That is his secret magic trick that he brings to us. Rudra destroys the known order, in order to create something yet unknown.

Rudra is the ultimate Yogi who works with the forces of destruction.
When Rudra came down from the mountain, he was Shiva.
He had worked with the malefic destructive force and appeared as the ultimate benefic mellow Yogi that is Shiva. Now the creation had another face and destructive force could be balanced.

Consider some of the key points of this story in the list below and meditate upon the symbol of Rudra going up the mountain and coming down as Shiva. What connotation could the upward and downward maneuver imply.

The calm firstborn children 4 Kumaras who had no desire for to populate creation.
The androgynous Rudra splitting into the male Rudra and the female Rudrani.
Rudra, going up the mountain to work in solitude with his anger.
Coming down the mountain as the calm Shiva.

The Outcast

Rudra is an out cast, he doesn’t see within the known bounds, this is the power that his star brings to us. The time-honoured conservative, along with his precious structures, is torn to bloody shreds by the bare hands that gleam in the starlight of Ardra Nakshatra. These be the Hands of Rudra.

The story of Rudra and Sati is a central Tantric tale that tells that the princess Sati was in love with the wild Rudra who lived in the wilderness. Sati was determined to unite with Rudra. This destiny of hers caused great storms with her father Daksha who was a highly honoured master of ritual and magical creation of forms. He was a royal king of high prestige, possess of profound pride stubbornness and arrogance.

Daksha was the ultimate patriarch who was concerned with royal appearance, dominance and prestige. Rudra on the other hand couldn’t care less for outer appearances, he was too far-sighted beyond the surface of the appearances of things. Rudra saw into the depth into a place where there was no form to cover the naked essence. Rudra is verily that deep essence. He has no need for anything because he has everything in his vision that sees the indivisible pure essence behind all forms.

Sati is the link between wilderness and propriety. She is the one who stands between the worlds of wilderness and propriety as we will see.
Sati had a hard time getting Shiva’s interest, as he was often deep in trances of visiting the realms of pure energy behind the surface of appearances. Locked in Samadhi, (meditational absorption) Shiva would sit on the earth but hardly be interacting with any of its endless infinity of forms. Sati did prevail in her wish to be with Shiva, and she joined him in the ways of the wilderness. They both stood far outside and beyond civilisation, Rudra initiated Sati ever deeper into the ways of nature. Rudra didn’t dress or wash or even comb their hair. His friends were the earth bond spirits and ghouls. Shiva indulged in ecstatic trance and kept warm by the fires of the funeral pyres where he would befriend the lost and wandering ghosts.
Sati was of high class aristocratic stock, but she found more jewels wealth in her time with Rudra. Sitting in Yogic wonder beneath the dark star-sprinkled night, Sati found real royalty.
But Sati wanted to do things properly and formally, and so she told her father Daksha that she would get married to Rudra.
Her opulent honourable father hated Rudra to the core. In Rudra, he saw his very opposite. To him, Rudra was a filthy outcast who didn’t know the appropriate way to behave in proper society. Sati’s father Daksha, time and again brutally opposed the marriage. This is an important point in the story that points to Sati’s role as the bridge between two worlds of the wilderness of Rudra and the aristocratic propriety of her father Daksha.
Sati prevailed and she brought Rudra Home. Of course, within moments, Rudra caused outrage and scandal.
In the royal court, Rudra was quite a sight to behold, naked with matted hair, accompanied by hoards of ghoul and ghost.
When Daksha entered his own royal court, everyone stood to acknowledge him as was the custom for such an esteemed dignitary as he. Everyone that is, except Rudra.
Insults and outrage ensued and Rudra stayed self-contained and walked away.
At this point Rudra had already been doing the sacred Yogic practices for aeons.

Hearts will Burn

Time passed magically in the wilderness for the two lovers, when one day Sati wanted to go and see her family, she had developed a profound disgust and hatred for her father. She had been the youngest favorite daughter but bitterness had ensued since her willfulness to go and live with Rudra the wild one.
Rudra tried to stop her from going as he knew what would happen, but of course the forcefully willed Sati went ahead anyway.
In the royal palace, argument ensued between Sati and her father.
Rage shook Sati as insults were hurled between her and her father. Sati shouted out at her father that all would witness how his arrogance, hate and pride will disgrace him, and that he shall forever-after be known as the epitome of patriarchal ignorance that resulted in his daughters death.
And so Sati sat down and prepared to say the Mantra which would cause her to combust into flames. Some variants of the story said she jumped into the sacred sacrificial Yanja fire. A Yajna is a ritual fire to which sacrificial offerings are given.
Sati burned to death right in front of everyone in the palace.

The shame and guilt of his youngest daughters death was on Daksha. But he was soon to meet a foe far worse than any of this.
The ghosts of Rudra informed Rudra what had happened, and his wrathful side was evoked. Rudra tore at his Jutta (locks of matted hair) and threw them on the ground in rage, from one of the Jatta appeared the giant Bhadravira, the potent force of Rudras rage, Rudra as Bhadravira charged the galaxies like a raging storm that went tearing its way through creation.
Meanwhile, in the royal palace, insults were hurled between ghost and saint. The storm clouds rumbled through creation and the royal assembly felt the terror in the pit of their bowels. When Bhadravira arrived in his raging form of Bhadravira, the full force of his primal screaming rage set lose, eyes were squeezed out of heads, wise old beards were yanked clean off the face, most probably with half the flesh of the face.
Pushan the milk drinking god had his teeth smashed out.
(Note that Pushan is the god of Revati Nakshatra, you may review the text here.)
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Heads will Roll

Before going further with the story, let us consider the ruling planet of Ardra Nakshatra, which is Rahu. Rahu is the headless North lunar node as pictured above. He is considered as one of the Navagrah, (9 planets of the Yogins) Rahu moves out and forward and is ever consuming hungrily what ever he can. He represents the future and also the results of ones past actions. It is interesting to look at how the head symbolism plays out very strongly in Ardra Nakshatra. This will be our next line of study. But first a little more on Rahu. Though Rahu is often described as being male, he is also said to carry the energy of the ultra destructive feminine.
The destructive Goddess Nirrti carries a Rahu energy, she is the Goddess of Mula Nakshatra, she is a Rudrani.
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Nirrti’s Nakshatra is ruled by Ketu which is the South lunar node, she is a destructive goddess who moves between the past and the future, she is Rahu personified yet works with the root and uprooting. Her Nakshatra Mula literally translates at the Root star.
Ketu represents the roots of the past, all things ancestral and of heritage.

Rahu are the ultimate Asuras, they were once one being that became divided.

It’s interesting also that Rahu is the planet that causes the eclipse of the sun by literally gobbling it down. Interesting because Daksha was the great solar patriarch who worked with fire in his rituals. He was a master at manipulating fire for magical purposes.
The name Daksha can also be taken to mean the great skillful manipulator.
We could say that the Rudra force of Ardra Nakshatra backed by Rahu, came and gave Daksha the result of his past actions of disregarding and insulting his daughters feelings and harboring hatred for Rudra, not to mention the rebound echo of beheading so many animals for the magical rituals in which he was engaged.
Daksha lost his head quite literally in the Story.

The Daksha aspect of Rahu is represented in the hunger and want of Rahu. Daksha is ever on the quest for more power and prestige. He is like the Rahu head without body, ever consuming and yet is never satisfied. The Rudra aspect of Rahu is the eclipsing of the fire and shading things into obliteration. Daksha along with his dear Yajna fire was obliterated. Sati as Rudrani combusted to a charred body without its previous glow.
This is what Rahu does, he is a planet that works on different octaves of eclipsing.
The story shows these different octaves of Rahu force in the form of Daksha, Rudra and Sati.

And so finally, for the grand finale, the head of Daksha was wretched screaming from his body and the headless patriarch was born. Some accounts tell that Rudra wielded the Moon sword known as Chandrahas, and decapitated the head from the body of Daksha.

Daksha was a master of ritual and was given to the sacrifice of animals for magical gain. There is such a branch of magic still in existence where the etheric force of sacrificed animals is gathered and put towards the fulfillment of the desired ends. Though it is a powerful form of magic, it carries rather costly Karmic consequences.
There are some parts of India where even orthodox priests still adhere to this practice to fulfill requests. Religion is a big business in India, one can pay for such rituals. Obviously there are other rituals that do not involve animal sacrifice. There are many types of practitioners that come under the title of a Tantric . Some are doing rituals for others, those in the line of teachers of the techniques are more on the side of teaching others how to do their own rituals. Some Tantrics believe they find loopholes to get out of the Karmic repercussions of actions like animal sacrifice.
Some of the branches of Tantra deal with healing and study of the soul, but not all branches do. Some of the modern Western branches of Tantra deal with drinking strong chocolate and masturbating their clients on a massage table while New-Age music plays peacefully in the background. The spectrum of what is considered Tantra is indeed broad.
Dasksha was of the side that indulged in ritual for material gain. He was a powerful manifester. His name in fact means he who is highly adept. Daksha is a Prajapati, which means he is one of the progenitors of creation. He it was who gave birth to the 27 sisters who are the Nakshatra’s. He was arrogant, haughty and proud. To him, beauty form and manners were paramount.
Daksha is the energy that cares for what people think.
Daksha is the energy that cares for facade and appearance.
Because of this love of external form and obsession with order and cleanliness, Daksha dispised the wild natural Rudra who lived outside the principles of convention.

It was the Daksha Yajna story that really highlights the meeting of the two worlds of raw natural impulse and exterior edifices of propriety.
The Yajna had invited everyone apart from Sati and Rudra. But Sati had gone anyway and as we have seen, met her end.
The story is very detailed and has many subtle meanings woven into its narrative, right down to the directions where the many events happen are poignant and give teaching of the qualities and powers of the directions.
We are here dealing with the main points.
One such detail of note, is that the Bhadravira form of Rudra could not kill Daksha so easily.
Daksha was protected by the rituals he had been conducting for aeons in his own place of power.
Rudra’s form of Bhadravira saw that there was one place where Daksha was not protected, and so he dragged the pitifully screaming Daksha to the place where he had been sacrificing animals. He placed Daksha on the sacrificial altar and…
Off with his head!

Off with his head!
Oh! but there are a few other heads that come off in the story of Rudra, there are several stories and variants of heads being withdrawn from their bodies when we look at Rudra. Note again the Rahu connection. Rahu also once had a body before his head sliced from it . He was once an Asura who drank the elixir of immortality. Vishnu steppers in and cut the head with his spinning Chakra weapon. The head and body were hurled into the celestial expanse, where the head became Rahu at the north of the Moon, and the Body became Ketu at the south of the Moon, forever they became immortalised at the cosmic shadows upon Moon and sun.

Let’s look at another head of interest that was dispensed from its body. The sacrifices of Daksha are known as Yajna. And Yajna is also the name given to the one who does the sacrificing himself.

Yajna saw the storming Rudra charge the palace in his Bhadravira form. Yajna trembled in fear and knew he had to escape. Transforming into a Deer, he leapt from the palace, but with the force of a steaming thunderbolt, the giant Bhadravira grabbed the head, yanking it clean from the body, he threw it into the starry firmament. That head became the Nakshatra of the Deer head. Known as Mrgasirsa Nakshatra. This Deer star is beside Ardra Nakshatra.

Mrgasirsa literally means Deer headed lunar house.

To review the writing of Mrgasirsa, you may refer to the text on the website with this link.

http://healinginthewillows.com/mrgasirsa

The events of this particular part of the tale occur in the Nakshatra of Ardra. This story gives us an insight into what the energy of Ardra Nakshatra represents.

A Time to Cry
On with the story!

After a sufficient amount of bodies were made headless. Rudra picked up the dead burned body of his beloved Sati and proceeded to freak out in primal rage and trample his way all over creation.

His tears do water the land. Rudraksh means the tears of Rudra. Rudraksh is a sacred seed that is carries a potent force, Yogins recognise many types of Rudraksh, the seeds have segments which are called Mukhi (face) each different number of faces on a Rudraksh gives it a particular quality and so different types of Rudraksh have different effects. This is a wisdom kept by Yogins. It’s a very detailed subject that assigns different types of Rudraksh seeds to different planetary forces and deities. Sometimes medicines are prepared from the beads in the Siddha secret medicine of the Yogins. There are many stories both written and unwritten that tell of how the sacred Rudraksha came to earth and it’s significance for Yogins. Let us consider one such story here.
The Tantric wears a bead necklace of 108 beads to represent the 108 tears that Rudra cried as he howeled his way through creation in utter distress, carrying the burned rotting body of his only love Sati.
Each time a part of the dead body of Sati fell off, Rudra wept a tear as she faded further from him.
Where his tears fell with the body part of Sati, that place became one of the 108 Shakti Peeths. The Shakti Peeths are places of magnetic power of the temples of the Goddess in her different aspects. Each Shakti Peeth carries a different power. For example, where the Yoni and the Womb of Sati fell, that place became the Shakti Peeth of Kamakhya Devi. Kamakhya Devi is the Goddess of menstruation and desire.
Kamakhya’s Shakti Peeth is located in Assam.
In some of the lines of Tantra, the wandering Tantrics wander the land in the footsteps of Shiva, and give honour to the Shakti Peeths.
For example, on the Moon of Bharani Nakshatra. Some Tantrics travel to the Kamakhya temple in Assam for connection to the mysteries of the Goddess. Shakti Peeths are astrologically aligned to the Nakshatra’s and transport their teachings.
Bharani Nakshatra is the lunar house of the celestial Yoni.
You may review the text on Bharani here.
http://healinginthewillows.com/bharani-nakshatra

Water and Fire

Rudra is the storm god of water, we have seen how his Nakshatra is symbolised by a teardrop. The word Ardra means moist.
But Rudra also symbolises fire. The story of Rudra shows how he came in a storm to the royal Yajna of Daksha and took the still burning body of Sati away with him. There are some accounts that say that his houses and ghoul companions had pissed of the sacrificial Yajna fire and created noxious gasses that caused abject suffering for those who breathed them in.
This contention between Fire and water is very poignant to Rudra.
When a Nakshatra spans two signs between water and fire, then that junction becomes what is an own as a Gandanta point. It is a place of steam. Steam is rain, this is the steaming moisture of Rudra. A Gandanta point carries Karmic lessons and is a place of learning though the art and style of Rudra, often with tears and fire.
The whole movement of a Rudra storming into the fire ceremony of Dasha’s Yajna, is a portrayal of the Gandanta point. Rudra verily is the Gandanta point. He came in a storm and left with fire in the form of Sati’s still burning body.
It is known that Rudra lives in the cremation grounds where he warms from the funeral fires and befriends wandering ghosts. Rudra wears the ash of the funeral pyre, this is a custom that some Yogins still follow. Ash is the place where fire and water meet.
Let us look further into the implications of the fire and water that Rudra represents.

Rudra has two other Nakshatra’s that further point to the principle of him ruling the Gandanta points.
The 2 Bhadrapada Nakshatra’s of Purva (origin) and Ashadha (maturity) are the two Nakshatra’s of Rudra that are ruled by him in his form as the incarnations of the celestial serpents of fire and water.
The first serpent form of Rudra is called Ajaikapad who the fire serpent and ruling deity of Purva Bhadrapada. The second serpent form of Rudra is called Ahirbudhyana who is the water serpent and ruling deity of Uttara Bhadrapada. They are two aspects of Rudra, and are both the fiery and watery incarnations of Rudra.
In the human body the Gandanta points are called the Granthi’s. These are the psycho/physical knots where Karma is tied up. Rudra is the one who releases the Knot, He offers 11 incarnations, which are the teachings of releasing Gandanta. The Ritual work with Rudra of Saturday’s dark Moon will further develop towards the home meditation of working with the 11 faces of the Primal Rudra.
The primal Rudra is the primal rage.

https://healinginthewillows.com/ardra-nakshatra/

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The people of #Ardra #Nakshatra are endowed with the ability to work well and succeed professionally. People who are born under the Ardra nakshatra are seekers of knowledge and they continue to acquire knowledge from whatever source they can. Ardra means the power to attain gains by working hard towards it, and this nakshatra stands for transformation and destruction. Nakshatra signifies the carrying forward of some unfulfilled desires of the past life to the present life embodied in our subconscious.

The individuals born in this nakshatra have the destructive abilities of Lord #Rudra and Lord #Shiva. They usually have a lot of emotions, and their emotions are not balanced. These people are either very happy or very angry.

Meaning: Moist or wet Ruling Deity: #Rahu

Nakshatra Lord: Durga Nakshatra Symbol: #Teardrop

Nakshatra Deity: Rudra, the Lord of Storms #Shakti (power to/of…): Effort

Nakshatra Caste: Sankara (Inter Caste) Nakshatra Nature: The Sharp or Dreadful (Tikshna) or hard (Daruna)

Nakshatra Gana: Manushya Gana (Human) Nakshatra Body Parashara: Ears

Nakshatra Rashi / Zodiac: Gemini sign (Mithuna)

Nakshatra Marriage: Auspicious

Nakshatra Translation: Ardra translates into moistness, greenery and freshness

Nakshatra Controlling/Ruling Planet: Rahu Nakshatra Number: 6

Nakshatra Gender: Female Nakshatra Names Letter: ku, kham, ja, chh

Nakshatra Lucky Stone: Gomedha Nakshatra Lucky Colour: Green

Nakshatra Lucky or Favourable Numbers 4 Nakshatra Guna: Tamasic

Nakshatra Dosha: #Vata Nakshatra Element: #Water

Nakshatra Bird: #Andril Nakshatra Yoni/Animal Symbol: #Female #Dog

Nakshatra Tree: Rakta Kadira or #KrishnaKadir.

The name Ardra means “wet” or “charged with water”. Individuals born under the influence of Rudra or Shiva are said to be Ardra. Shiva is known for his calm and placid nature and his concern for the well-being of the world, but he is also known as the “destructor”. He protected the world from the poison that was thrown out during the “Samudra manthan”, but his anger can bring about the destruction of the world through his “tandav”. Ardra people possess these characteristics in their core. They face many challenges in their lives, with many ups and downs, but they know how to deal with them. When they’re upset or sad, it’s best for them to stay connected with nature as nature has a healing effect on them.
https://astrokavi.com/2021/07/13/ardra-nakshatra/

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#Ardra is the brightest star in the #Orion #constellation. It is also known as the Star of Sorrow and the Star of Oppression. Symbolized by #teardrop, Ardra natives are tested intensely, and their life lessons are hard-learned.
Their hardships hold testimony to their success, which comes during later stages of life. The presiding deity – #Rudra and the ruling planet – #Rahu brings confusion and chaos to the lives of people born under the star.
But they also bring in intense hunger for knowledge and lose themselves in quests to quench their thirst for knowledge.
They are bold and are straightforward. The natives are highly sensitive, and more than often, emotions cloud their judgments, making them think from the heart rather than the mind.

Astrological Range: 66°40′ to 80°00′ Gemini
#Nakshatra Number: 6
Gender: Female
Symbol: Teardrop, Diamond
Presiding Deity: Rudra
Controlling/Ruling Planet: Rahu
Ruling Deity of Ruling Planet: Durga
Shakti: Yatna Shakti
Caste: Sankara (Inter Caste)
Nature: The Sharp or Dreadful (Tikshna) or hard (Daruna)
Gana: Manushya Gana (Human)
Body Varāhamihira: Hair, scalp
Body Parashara: Ears
Rashi/Zodiac: Gemini sign (Mithuna)
Marriage: Auspicious
Translation: The Moist One, Fresh, Green
Beejakashra for 4 pada’s: Ku, Kha, Nga, Chha
Lucky letters: K, G, N, C
Lucky Stone: Gomedh
Lucky Color: Green
Lucky or Favourable Numbers: 4
Common Name of Associated Tree: Long Pepper, Rakta Kadira or Krishna Kadira
Botanical Name of Associated Tree: Piper longum
Astronomical Name: Alpha Orionis
Dosha: #Vata
Guna: #Tamasic
Element: #Water
Bird Name: #Black-Andril
Yoni/Animal Symbol: #Female #Dog
Career: Transport industry, Communication industry, Financial broking firms, Shipping industries.
https://pujanpujari.com/nakshatra/ardra/

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#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

https://horoscopeeveryday.com/ardra-nakshatra/

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  1. #Ardra #Nakshatra enter image description here 3D water drop on white A #teardrop is the symbol of Ardra.

Ruling Planet: North Node ( #Rahu)

Associated Deity: #Rudra, god of wind and storms

Associated Stars: #Betelgeuse

Corresponding Position in the Western Zodiac: 0°26-13°26 Cancer

Quality or Modality: #Sharp ( #Tikshna)

Associated Element: #Water

Personality Traits: Responsible, intelligent, loves learning, analytical, sometimes immature, mood swings, good memory
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/the-nakshatras-and-their-meaning-in-vedic-astrology/

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#Ardra #Nakshatra is a prominent nakshatra in #Vedic #astronomy. The nakshatra finds immense significance in Indian mythology too. It is said that when the sun proceeds into Ardra nakshatra, then rain occurs in the Indian subcontinent. The rain symbolizes hope and prosperity as it comes after a rough phase of heat and discomfort. A #teardrop or #human #head is the symbol that defines Ardra Nakshatra.

Rudra is the deity that rules this nakshatra, and Lord Shiva is the Trimurti of the nakshatra. Lord #Shiva guides the people with Ardra Nakshatra towards the path of #peace and #tranquillity. #Rahu is the planet that surrounds the nakshatra and is safeguarded by manushya gana.

Boons of Ardra Nakshatra
Here are a few positive aspects of Ardra Nakshatra

Ardra Nakshatra blesses the people with an innovative nature. The people under this nakshatra have the calibre of being more inventive and amass the power to implement out of box ideas.
The nakshatra helps people get rid of old links and bad memories easily, further helping them lead a happy and prosperous life.
The nakshatra guides people to give up bad habits and ignore negativity and bring prosperity into their lives.
The people under this nakshatra are also endowed with excellent spiritual and mental health.
The association of Shiva Halahal with the Homam helps people eradicate all the hurdles and move rapidly towards the path of success and abundance.

Banes of Ardra Nakshatra
Following are some of the negative aspects linked with Ardra Nakshatra

The people born under this nakshatra’s influence face difficulties at the time of birth and also encounter instances related to destruction in their lives.
This nakshatra is also unfavourable for incompatibility with parents. People with Ardra Nakshatra find it challenging to establish happy and peaceful relations with their parents.
The nakshatra also has adverse effects on auspicious occasions such as marriage.
People with Ardra Nakshatra also find difficulty while initiating any new task or project.
The Ardra Nakshatra is also not very agreeable with travel and explorations.

https://www.vedicfolks.com/life-time-management/karma-remedies/homams/ardra-nakshatra-and-rudra-devata-homam.html

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#Ardra (The moist one) (66°40′ to 80°00′ Gemini)

In the night sky, Ardra nakshatra 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 nakshatra 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.

Sacred Energy Vortex
#Tiruvadhirai Adhirampattinam Sri Abhayavaratheeswarar

The sacred energy vortex which resonates with Arudra nakshatra is located near Pattukkottai in Tamil Nadu, India. People born under Arudra (Tiruvadhirai) star should worship at this temple at least once during their lifetime.

Adhiveeraraman, an emperor who was born under Arudra star, worshipped at this sacred energy vortex. He made offerings to the deities and repaired the temple structure of this shrine, thus the name of the temple became Adhiram pattinam. This is a rare shrine for those born under Arudra star. The radiant light emitted from Lord Shiva’s third eye is known as Raivatha energy. Once a year, this light reaches the world. This occurs in the month of Markazhi on Arudra star day. It is referred to as Arudra Darshana day. In addition, the land receiving this light is known as Adhiram pattinam.

Arudra, also known as #Tiruvadhirai, is the star of Lord Shiva, while Shravana, known as Tiruvonam, is the star of Lord Vishnu. The prefix – thiru means "Sri" or "wealthy." Lord Shiva has great compassion for people in need and he provides them with sanctuary in the universe during Pradosham and Arudra star days. The Arudra region of the universe is one such place where Shiva offers a safe haven during these days. In the sacred space of Arudra, if anyone commits an unethical deed, they must learn devotion as a means to rectify their deed with the grace of Lord Sri Abhayavaradhesswarar.

Those born under Ardra nakshatra can visit Adhiram pattinam on Arudra star days and Mondays to offer food, almonds, pumpkin, cumin, and jackfruit to the poor at this temple. This offering will relieve problems caused by the movement of malefic planets.

Ardra nakshatranatives, your incense is made with the #herb #Thippili as prescribed by the #Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.

https://www.astroved.com/astropedia/en/nakshatra/ardra-nakshatra

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#Ardra is the sixth of 27 #nakshatras. If you were born when the moon was between 6:40-20:00 degrees Gemini,
#Sanskrit Name: आर्द्र (Ardra). One meaning of Ardra is “the #moist one,” indicating softness, youthfulness, and an adaptive nature.

Planetary Ruler: #Rahu. The planet Rahu is equated with the North node of the moon and is described in the Vedas as the disembodied head of the demon Rahu. Vedic lore describes that eclipses occur when the sun or moon is swallowed by the head of Rahu. Rahu is associated with trouble, disease, and radical change.

Nakshatra Group: Humanlike. Nakshatras are divided into three classes — monsters, humans, and gods. Ardra is a humanlike nakshatra. People in this group are generally hardworking and motivated to achieve material success. Although they are generally kind, they can also be vindictive and self-serving.

Zodiac Sign: Gemini. Gemini natives are intelligent, analytical, imaginative, and thoughtful individuals skilled at rhetoric.

Deity: Rudra. #Rudra, also known as Shiva, is the lord of destruction and one of the most powerful deities in Vedic theology. He is also respected as a great mystic and spiritual practitioner.

Symbol: A #human #head or a #teardrop. This represents intellectualism and the clarity that comes after sadness.

Power: Achievement through effort. Strength of will powers Ardras in their endeavors, and they put considerable care and trouble into achieving their goals.

Resonant Syllables: In India, the birth nakshatra is traditionally used as one means of choosing the name of a child. The corresponding syllables for the four quarters (padas) of Ardra are Ku (कु), Gha (घ), Na (ङ), and Cha (छ). The syllable of a person’s first name is sometimes used when calculating an astrological chart if the time of birth is unknown.

Strengths
Ardras are known for their intellects. You have an excellent memory and are knowledgeable about a variety of subjects. People respect your for your intellectual ability and clarity of thought.

The value of honesty is not lost on you, and you endeavor to be truthful in your dealings with others. As a result, you come across as authentic and might be noted for your “purity of heart.”

You are goal-oriented and work best when there is a clear aim in sight. Things don’t always come easily to you, but you push on with enthusiasm until you achieve your goals. Ardra natives don’t shy away from a challenge. Physically strong and possessing an adventurous spirit, you like pursuing new avenues of thought and activity.

It’s rare that you allow others to see your agitation, and in fact it’s difficult to upset or disturb you. You are generally composed and calm, and your pride and self-respect ensure that you don’t embarrass yourself. As a result, you are respected for your ability to perform under pressure and deal with difficulties without getting too ruffled. You excel in fields where diplomacy and tact are important.

Ardra Careers
As a result of your intelligence and curiosity, you are skilled in many different areas.
You are a motivated worker and work well when you have specific goals and a chance for personal advancement.

Some ideal professions include:

Scientist, writer, or teacher
Psychologist or social services worker
Politician or public relations representative
Athlete or construction worker
Note: Those born under Ardra are sometimes drawn to pursue a living outside the law. Their drive and ambition can lead them to put achieving their goals above all else, disregarding whether there is a right or wrong way to achieve them.

Weaknesses
Ardra’s shadow side is where death, pain, and suffering are found. As an Ardra, you may become the cause of suffering for others. One of your weaknesses is a lack of empathy, and as a result you can be inconsiderate and even cruel. However, you could be linked to suffering in a different way — many Ardras are useful in fields where they reduce suffering, such as in hospice or humanitarian work. Involving yourself in these types of activities can help you develop empathy and balance your harsher tendencies.

Anger, aggression, and even violence are not uncommon in Ardra natives. You take things to extremes and, although you are good at hiding your emotions, those same emotions can lead you to actions that may be destructive to others and ultimately yourself. It may be helpful to find a healthy outlet for your aggression, such as in a competitive sport.

When your self-confidence is not in a healthy state, arrogance becomes an issue. You may be haughty, ungrateful, and highly critical. Your impressive intellect can be your downfall if you allow yourself to think that it makes you better than others.

You are very motivated to achieve your material goals, but the downside of this is that your ambition can make you greedy. You might operate under the belief that any action is justified if it leads to your goals. You can be manipulative and have mischievous tendencies — you aren’t afraid to bend or break the rules to get what you want.

Cultivating empathy and gratitude is useful for Ardras and will bring them a sense of peace. Gratitude journaling is one exercise that Ardras may benefit from. Adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet can help Ardras counterbalance their violent tendencies, because it promotes a focus on non-violence and on alleviating the suffering of other creatures.

Recommended: Learn more about the science of the Vedas and how Vedic knowledge can help you elevate your consciousness and enhance your life.

Other Personality Traits
You are imaginative. Like most Geminis, you enjoy exploring new avenues of thought. Ardras are especially attracted to anything that is original and breaks with established tradition.

You are a risk-taker. Confidence, ambition, and your sense of adventure make you prone to taking risks. Sometimes, the risks get you into trouble. Other times, luck is on your side. When you think things through and don’t act recklessly, you can make intelligent, calculated risks that may give great results.

You change your mind a lot. Your mind is always active, and as you explore one idea after another you might change your opinion accordingly. This can make you seem unreliable.

You can completely transform your character. Ardras have the ability for radical personal change. The influence of Rahu makes you capable of leaving established norms behind entirely. If you become disillusioned with a particular lifestyle, system of belief, or behavior, you don’t hang on to it.

Your are a crafty speaker. You have a way with words and know how to use them to your best advantage. This can make you very popular — however, it also makes it too easy to be duplicitous and manipulative.

You may abuse power. Your intelligence and confidence can make you believe in the rightness of your own plans and intentions above all else. “The end justifies the means” is a philosophy that might appeal to you. As a result, you are liable to misuse others when given the power to do so. When in a position of authority, you use any advantages available to you — even if those advantages aren’t strictly moral.

Ardra Compatibility
Ardra sexuality is symbolized by a female dog. In terms of physical compatibility, this makes them an ideal match for persons born under Mula nakshatra.

Based on holistic matching, Ardras are most likely to find happiness in long-term partnerships with:

Mrigashiras in Gemini
Punarvasus in Gemini
Magha (for male natives)
Purva-phalguni
Uttara-phalguni
Chitra
Visakhas in Libra
Mula (for male natives)
Purva-ashadha (for female natives)
Uttara-ashadhas in Sagittarius
Dhanisthas in Aquarius
Purva-bhadrapadas in Aquarius
Note: Compatibility in relationships is a complex science that looks at many different factors. You should always consult with an experienced astrologer who can carefully analyze the charts of both you and your partner.

Ardra’s Four Quarters (Padas)
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters, also known as padas, of 3:20 degrees each. These quarters are based on a 1/9th divisional chart, known in Sanskrit as navamsha.

The moon’s position at your time of birth determines the quarter in which you are born.

First Quarter (6:40-10:00 degrees Gemini): Sagittarius. You are intelligent and known for your good character. You love to explore. Luxury appeals strongly to you and you live lavishly.

Second Quarter (10:00-13:20 degrees Gemini): Capricorn. Hard work doesn’t faze you and you work with determination and diligence. Material success is important to you and you work hard to get it. You have a tendency to bend the rules to get results and can be dishonest. Despite your hard work, you often seem to have bad luck and may deal with a number of adversities.

Third Quarter (13:20-16:40 degrees Gemini): Aquarius. Scholarly pursuits appeal strongly to you and you will probably do well at school. Your mind is always active. You can be somewhat obsessive in your interests, and your absorption in your mental world and a lack of empathy can lead you to be unkind to others.

Fourth Quarter (16:40-20:00 degrees Gemini): Pisces. You are sensitive and easily affected by the world around you. You are attuned to the feelings of others and your compassion endears you to family and friends. Less harsh than other Ardras, you have a mild nature. You always have something to say and are an enthusiastic conversationalist.

Ardra in Electional Astrology
In electional astrology, also known as muhurtha, nakshatras are used to determine favorable days and times for important ceremonies and events, such as weddings, buying a new house or vehicle, commencing a project, or conceiving a child.

The electional nature of Rohini is Sthira, “fixed or steady.” Rohini is an excellent nakshatra for:

Marriage ceremonies
Building a home
Buying land
Planting trees
Undergoing a medical treatment
Learning art, music, or dance
https://popularvedicscience.com/astrology/ardra-nakshatra/

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Zodiac Sign or #Ardra #Nakshatra Rashi- #Gemini
Ardra Nakshatra Ruling Planet- #Rahu
Ardra Nakshatra Lord or God- #Rudra
Ardra Nakshatra Symbol- #Teardrop and #Diamond
Ardra Nakshatra Degree Range- 6°40’ - 20°00 Gemini
Ardra Nakshatra Mode of Functioning- Balanced
Ardra Nakshatra Quality- #Human
Chara Rashi/ Navamsa- Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Ardra Nakshatra Lucky Number- 4
Ardra Nakshatra Yoni- Shwaan
Ardra Nakshatra Dosha- #Vata
Type of Nakshatra- Sharp and Forceful (Tikshna)
Ardra Nakshatra Dasha- 18 yrs
Ardra Nakshatra Numerical Potency- 6
Ardra Nakshatra Gender- Female
Ardra Nakshatra Guna- #Tamasic
Ardra Nakshatra Element or Tattwa- #Water
Ardra Nakshatra Lucky Color- Fresh #green
Ardra Nakshatra Mobility- Dual
Ardra Nakshatra Caste- #Butcher
Ardra Nakshatra Animal- #Dog, especially #Female dog
Ardra Nakshatra Names Starting Letters- Koo, Ghaa, Jna, Cha
Ardra Nakshatra #Bird- #Andril
Ardra Nakshatra Lucky Stone- Diamond
Ardra Nakshatra #Tree- #Pippali (Piper longum)
Ardra Nakshatra Traits- Wavering mind, Crafty Speaker, Royal money, Longevity, Intelligent and intellectual, seek Materialistic pursuits, Passionate and Hard working, Result oriented, Relentless worker.
About Ardra Nakshatra
Ardra Nakshatra is the sixth Nakshatra out of all the 27 Nakshatras. It can be seen as a single bright star in the #Orion constellation in the sky. During night, Ardra Nakshatra appears as a red giant brightest star.

Etymologically, the word Ardra means “the moist of the eyes.” It symbolizes the tear drop associated with all sorts of sorrows. Tear drops are also linked with the cleaning process and represent freshness and renewal. As per #Vedicastrology, Ardra Nakshatra is the futuristic Nakshatra which relieves the natives from the decaying past through a series of stormy events. Ardra Nakshatra is also symbolized by the diamond that relates to hard work and intellectual abilities. Alternatively, scholars symbolize Ardra Nakshatra with “a man’s head” which signifies identical ideas of mind’s brilliance and mentality.

The Presiding deity of Ardra Nakshatra or Ardra Nakshatra Lord is Rudra. As per the Puranas, Rudra is the fiercest and most accomplished incarnation of Lord #Shiva. Ruled by Rahu and Lord Rudra, the children born in Ardra Nakshtra are said to be born with the qualities of both destructor and creator.

Ardra Nakshatra in English is referred to as Ardra/Aradra. Whereas, Ardra Nakshatra in Tamil is referred to as Tiruvatirai Natchathiram ( திருவாதிரை நட்சத்திரம்), the name of Ardra Nakshatra in Malayalam is Thiruvathira Nakshatra (തിരുവാതിര നക്ഷത്ര) and name of Ardra Nakshatra in Telugu is #Arudra (ఆర్ద్ర).

Ardra Nakshatra Characteristics- Physical Characteristics
The main Ardra Nakshatra physical characteristics involve their large face, curly hair and sullen expression. They look strong and powerful outwardly. They possess an intelligent mind and a tender heart.

Ardra Nakshatra Characteristics- Behavioral Characteristics
People born in Ardra Nakshatra have childlike dispositions. They can instantly switch from intense joy to intense sorrow and vice versa within minutes. Ardra Nakshatra makes its natives go through transformations which helps them gain knowledge and sometimes creates confusions. Ardra is the place where intellect is born thus, natives of Ardra star are intellectual and intelligent. They are very curious about their surroundings and like to know the reason behind everything. They feel content in observing and enjoying a process.

Ardra signifies “Yatna Shakti” which means the power to make efforts by chasing the desired goals. The energy of Ardra Nakshtra always results in accomplishment. Thus, the natives of this Nakshatra find success in their every endeavour. They never accept their defeat and it makes them look for the ultimate fulfillment. Ardra Star natives are passionate and ardent at work, they work relentlessly and put all their efforts to achieve their goals.

The best Ardra Nakshtra characteristics of a male and female is their probing aspect. They are powerful, lovable and nourishing. They are competitive in nature and are achievement oriented. They are self made people whose self efforts are of profound order. Ardra constellation natives work really hard to achieve what they want. They may appear strong and a bit arrogant from outside but inside they are soft and compassionate people.

The main drawback of Ardra Nakshatra natives or the negative characteristic is their impolite and critical nature. They can be sarcastic and fearsome to others. Usually, children born in Ardra Nakshatra struggle to balance the mental and emotional aspects. They go through various upheavals in their lives and witness numerous U-turns. Ardra Nakshatra male and female should take proper care of traveling and marriage related aspects.

Ruled by Rahu, Ardra natives are completely under the illusionary energies of Ardra Nakshatra ruling planet. They stay confused and disperse their intellectual and mental energies into meaningless pursuits. They struggle on the material plane on the Earth and invest most of their time in materialistic trailing.

Also See: When Will I Meet My Life Partner Astrology

Career Options for Ardra Nakshatra Natives
Here are some of the best Ardra Nakshatra Career options for people born in this Nakshatra.

Professions related to Electrical Engineering, Computer Software Development, and Sound Engineering.
Artistic Professions such as music, photography, fictional and science fiction genre writing and novel writing.
Computer game designing & Sci Fi Buffs, 3D & Virtual Reality can also be good career options for Ardra Nakshatra natives.
Philosophy, Mathematics & Research related professions.
Scientific studies and medical professions.
Children born in Ardra Nakshatra can be good Surgeons and Physicians related to poisons.
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Favorable Activities For Ardra Nakshatra
Ardra Nakshtra is considered very auspicious for demolition, destruction and discarding objects. Unlearning old and bad habits and dissecting things works more effectively when the Ardra star is in the sky. In this Nakshatra, engaging in confrontations, research related activities, creative work and propitiating fierce deities are also considered very auspicious.

Unfavorable Activities for Ardra Nakshatra
All kinds of beginnings, initiations, travel, marriage, giving/receiving honors, religious activities are considered unfavorable in Ardra Nakshatra.

Ardra Nakshatra Remedies
The best remedy for the Ardra Nakshatra natives is to worship Rudra, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. It balances the energy of Rahu and Ketu and helps the natives to get balance and harmony in life.

They should chant Ardra Nakshatra Mantra “Om Aeem” 108 times during the lunar transition of Ardra Nakshatra. It is said that reciting this root Mantra can alleviate afflictions of Ardra Nakshtra.

People born in Ardra Nakshtra should wear Red, Metallic, Green, Silver, Black and dark grey colors for prosperity. They are advised to perform all the important actions corresponding to the course of Ardra constellation for great benefits.

https://www.anytimeastro.com/blog/nakshatra/ardra-nakshatra/

ramnath@nerdpol.ch

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https://chitravedicastrology.com/ardra-nakshatra/

#Ardra #Nakshatra, which is from 6°40' to 20°00' degrees in Gemini, is the sixth 6th Nakshatra of the zodiac as per #Vedicastrology. Ardra is fierce Nakshatra ruled by a deity called #Rudra. The ruling deity of this lunar mansion is a God who rules storm causes destruction and dissolution. Lord Rudra is often referred to as Rudra Rup (fierce form) of Lord #Shiva. He is essentially a form of shiva, a form often associated with violent activities. Ardra Nakshatra's symbol is a #teardrop and the word means 'wet' or 'moist'. This associates Ardra with wetness, dampness and liquids, along with their movement, flow and forms like vapour.

The association of Ardra Nakshatra with Rudra and watery teardrop signifies loss and disappointments. Lord Rudra the deity of Ardra Nakshatra itself signifies storm and natural catastrophes, the event which causes loss and disappointments. Therefore this Nakshatra connotes the process through which loss and disappointments may take place.

Ardra Nakshatra even rules diplomacy, self-centred attitude, cruelty, lawlessness, habits like lying and cheating and people who are critical by nature. This may have a link with the fact that Ardra Nakshatra is being traditionally associated with a lack of gratitude and a certain ill will (malice). Which deeply links Ardra Nakshatra with treachery and deception on the subject of business. Such a characteristic can be evident in Ardra native if this nakshatra is dominant in the birth chart.

One of the positive sides of Ardra Nakshatra is that having a presiding deity Shiva (Rudra) it eventually removes the cause of misery in life. This may make a person, who have seen the tribulations of life, more strong about his world view and may gain him the worthy awareness and knowledge of how much it costs to accomplish one's goals of success.

All the four Pada (Quarters) of Ardra Nakshatra falls Mithun Rashi, the zodiac sign of Gemini. The first Pada falls under Sagittarius Navamsa and is ruled by Jupiter. The second Pada falls in the Capricorn Navamsa and the third Pada falls in Aquarius Navamsa. Both these Padas are ruled by Saturn. Fourth Pada falls under Pisces Navamsa and is again ruled by Deva Guru Jupiter.

Moon in Ardra Nakshatra: As per Vedic astrology on the moon sign, if Ardra Nakshatra is a birth star it indicates a person of irritable nature, one who is ungrateful and troublesome. And a person who is prone to insincerity and addicted to wicked deeds.

https://aaps.space/docs/nakshatra/Ardra-Nakshatra/

ramnath@nerdpol.ch

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#Ardra #Nakshatra 2023
Ardra nakshatra lies in the #Gemini sign that ranges from 6:40–20. It is characterized by a #teardrop and means it is wet or moist and just like the wetness, these nakshatra natives are soft spoken and they sacrifice a lot for their loved ones. They are prone to sickness more but they will get out of it with their good heart.

Ardra Nakshatra 2023: Characteristics of Natives
The ardra nakshatra males have good knowledge and will be intelligent and have good memory power. He is quite compassionate about what he does and he overcomes everything during the difficult times by handling everything easily. The females of this nakshatra are well behaved to others and are in a peaceful manner even during difficult times. On the financial front, she is a spendthrift. Ardra nakshatra 2023 prediction has more to say while checking from career, finance, relationship and health status. Lets see more into it now.

Ardra Nakshatra 2023 Predictions: Career
There might be development in your career during the year 2023. But, you can’t expect to go great in your career between May and August 2023. Any choices that you take during that stage might essentially affect your profession. Consequently you should keep cool and understand the situations to stay away from professional issues that come your way. Business people may likewise have to check twice before starting any new commitments this stage to improve business. There might be some firm opposition and postponements in work during the last half yet, during November 2023, you might see good solutions for most of the issues.

https://www.mypandit.com/nakshatras-constellations/horoscope-2023/ardra/

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08.02.2023 Spionage und Gegenspionage

Misstrauen statt vertrauensbildender Maßnahmen

Einerseits wollten die USA mit dem Abschuss des chinesichen "Wetterballons" ihre nationale Souveränität unter Beweis stellen, andererseits wollten sie mit dem Abschuss erst nach der Überquerung ihres Landes zeigen, dass sie Provokationen souverän wegstecken. Ob ein Ballon in 14km Höhe so viel mehr entdeckt als ein Satellit in 160km Höhe, können nur die Experten beurteilen. Wir wissen nicht mal, in welcher Höhe die Souveränität eines Landes aufhört, vielleicht steht das im Weltraumvertrag aus den 60-iger Jahren.

Interessant finden wir jedoch die Liste der aufgedeckten gegenseitigen wirklichen Spionagetätigkeiten, die der Spiegel im Nachgang zu der Ballonaffaire auflistet. So zitiert die Zeitschrift FBI-Direktor Christopher Wray aus dem Jahr 2020:

"Von den fast 5000 aktiven FBI-Verfahren zur Spionageabwehr, die derzeit im ganzen Land durchgeführt werden, steht etwa die Hälfte im Zusammenhang mit China."

Im wahrsten Sinne herausragendstes Beispiel war der als 100 Millionen Dollar Geschenk geplante große chinesische Park in Washington 2017. Das Projekt wurde nicht realisiert, nachdem dem FBI aufgefallen war, dass in dem Park eine Pagode strategisch günstig auf einem der höchsten Punkte in Washington platziert werden sollte. Das war den Nachrichtentechnikern der Geheimdienste dann mit nur rund drei Kilometer vom Kapitol zu nahe.

Nebenbemerkung: Bisher ist über das imposante Geschenk Russlands an die USA, das "Tear Drop Memorial" in Bayonne, New Jersey im Gedenken der Opfer der Anschläge des 11. September gegenüber von Manhatten nichts ähnliches bekannt geworden ...

Auch die Gegenspionage der USA in China war nicht untätig, so hatten die USA in der "Operation Honigdachs" mittels millionenschwerer Bestechungsgelder ein großes Netzwerk von Spionen in den höchsten Ebenen Chinas installiert. Als das Projekt aufflog verschwanden viele Agenten, nach dem Magazin "Foreign Policy" wurden mindestens 30 Spione getötet.

2013 wurde dann durch die Enthüllungen unseres Ehrenmitglieds Edward Snowden auch den Chinesen schwarz auf weiß belegt, dass die US Geheimdienste die weltweite Kommunikation massiv und anlasslos überwachten. Ziele dieser Überwachung waren neben dem Staatsapparat auch die großen Konzerne, allen voran Huawei. Der Spiegel schreibt:

Einer Spezialeinheit des US-Nachrichtendienstes gelang es, an rund hundert Stellen das Computernetzwerk von Huawei zu infiltrieren und unter anderem eine Liste mit mehr als 1400 Kunden sowie interne Dokumente für das Training von Ingenieuren an den Huawei-Produkten zu kopieren.

China revanchierte sich u.a. mit der "Operation Aurora", die Anfang 2010 aufflog, als Hackergruppen mit Verbindungen zum chinesischen Militär Cyberangriffe gegen US-Unternehmen, wie Google ausführten. Die USA misstrauen seitdem vor allem chinesischen StudentInnen in den USA.

Solche Beispiele zeigen eigentlich nur, dass es an der Zeit wäre für vertrauensbildende Maßnahmen, denn ein Aufschaukeln bis zum gegenseitigen Abschuss der gegnerischen Flugzeuge oder Agenten eskaliert nur immer weiter.

Mehr dazu bei https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/fund-von-spionage-ballon-wie-sich-china-und-die-usa-gegenseitig-ausspionieren-a-d529c0fc-31e3-4958-9363-8ab4367eb64b
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#Ardra #Nakshatra
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#Symbol: #Teardrop, #Diamond, a #Human-Head

Deity: #Rudra (The Howling God of the Destructive Storms and Thunder. He is also the Lord of the Wild Animals and Medicines)

Favourable: Demolition, Destruction, discarding Objects and Habits, Confrontations, Research, Creativity, Propitiating Fierce Deities, Tearing Down Structures, Managing Difficult Situations, Research, Getting rid of Old Things, Breaking Bad Habits, Addressing Problems, and Dissolving Negativity

Key Themes:

Addiction & Themes Defying Traditional Values
Social Outcaste, Abandonment & Parental Issues
Complication at Birth & Themes of Destruction
Anti-Social Activities, Loners and Murderers
Effort, Achievement Themes & Animal Lovers
Unfavourable: Beginning a Project or Event, Weddings and Religious Ceremonies, Giving/Receiving Honours, Travel

Aura is fresh, new, wetness, and moisture one.

Mind, thinking, Penal gland connected.

Gravy yards – 3rd eye.

Rudra is fears form of #Shiva, Anger runs in blood.

When you control your anger. Everything matters.

Chitra, Swati, Arudra – single stars – Teekshna, Daruna, Nakshatra.

Mrigasira , arudra are next to each, parvati wanted to marry

Shiva always wants to alone.

Rudra Chamakam, Sree Rudram, Rudraksha – Should not lie.

Key Points

Lord shiva also pashupathi nath
Destruction
Out of the box thinking
Tunders, Air, Flying , Smooking, Yogis,
Cross roads connected with Rudra. He not like to stay one place.
People through their energies on cross roads.
Magic, Maya, expect, love it.
Transformation of anything. Even life.
Opposite to orthotics. Always crazy.
Addictions, Smoking, etc
Shiva Halahal – overcome the problems. Then will get success
CONCERN
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
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Elements connected to Ardra Nakshatra
Deity Rudra
Symbol Tear Drop
Planet Rahu
Purushartha Kama
Gana Manushya
Varna Butcher
Element Apas (Water)
TriMurthi Shiva (Dissolve)
Animal Female Dog
Bird Black Andril)
Tree Agar Wood or Krushnagus
Sound Khu, Khaa, Jna, Chaa
Bit lines about Arudra Nakshatra
Mythology

Once sun enters in Arudra , India starts rains.

After lot of suffering it will give results. Summer after rains.

Pashupathi Nath

Wild animals and medicines.

Romaing, tavel , journey, need peace.

Want to rule & get the loardship on animals.

Healing capacity, vetarnity doctors, poison, drug addiction

Ayurveda Hubs.

– Draw chart. – Tapassu , 3rd mars, 4th Sun, 12th Ketu, 5th or 9th Jupiter, Saturn can be in 8th.

Devotional , Tapassu, concentration issues, 4th house.

Excellent in profession, out of the box thinking.

Foreign, Unconvesional, Out of the box.

Story:

1 – One shoot. Murder.

Rudra is howling, bhrama is giving names.

Mahanath, Pashupati, Rudra. — Problem in Name recognization

2 Rudra Aksha – tears of shiva, Should not lie if you ware.

3 Connected to Dog, If you go against they will bite you.

6th house about pets, 6th from the 6th 11th bhavath bhavam large animals.

4th house car, 7th house ships, tucks etc.

9th house is father, 5th house childer, and smarter generation

lagns is connection of both.

5th is 9th from 9th, pitris of your father.

4 – Draw Chart, Naturam Godse,

3, 6, 8, 12 – Dasha Lord, Mars, Saturn, Rahu Connections required. For murder.

Daksha Prajapati – Head Cutting,

Bhrama Head Cuting – about saraswati complaint.

Ego can be damaged.

Professions.

Computers, Software, research, foreign travel, mechanics, etc.

12 Houses about Arudra. – All 12 Lagns.

9 Planets for different lagns.

Story of Dakshana Yagna

Howling & Bhramma – Naming

Story of Rudraksha

Reorganization problem.

More about Ardra

Star: Ardra

Rasi (Zodiac): Gemini

Range: 06o 40’ – 20o 00’ Gemini

Padas: Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

Ruling Planet: Rahu (The North Node of the Moon – Head)

Meaning: “The Moist One”, “The Wet One”

Indication: “The Star of Sorrow”, “Star of Oppression”

Body Part: Eyes and the Back and Front of the Head

Guna (Quality): Tamas

Gana (Race): Manushya (Human)

Purushartha (Goal): Kama (Latent Desires, Passion)

Tridosha: Vata (Wind or Air + Space)

Nature/ Category of Star: Tikshna (Tragic/Sharp/ Dreadful)

Varna (Caste): Butcher

Gotra (Clan): Pulaha (name translates as the “Bridger of Space”)

Direction: West

Pancha Mahabhuta (Element): Apas (Water)

#Shakti (Power): Yatna Shakti (The Power to “Make an Effort and Achievement”)

Basis Above: To Hunt or Search

Basis Below: To Reach the Goal

Desire: To Gain Lordship Over the Animals

Result of Shakti, Basis, & Desire: Brings about Achievement

Activity: Balanced

Tri Murthi (Process):Shiva (Dissolve)

Direction of Mouth / Motion: Urdhwa Mukha (Looking Up/ Facing Upwards)

Yoni (Gender): Female

Animal Symbol: Dog

Bird: Andril (A Blackish coloured Bird), Swan

Sounds: Khu, Khaa, Jna, Chha

Plant/ Tree: Agar wood, Black Ebony, Tendu or Krushnagus (Latin Name: Diospyros Melanoxylon or Aquillaria Agalocha)

Colour: Green