Ardra - Raudra
Arudra - Aardhra - Aridra - Raudrapadaa - Raudrarksha - Zaamkara - Zamkararksha
Thiruvaathirai - Thiruvaathira - Lak (Tibetan)
"Vutavabya Vabatprabhu"
Rudra kills Vetrasura -- from The Huntington Archive
The Sixth Nakshatra
06:40 - 20:00 Mithuna (Gemini)
Location = Betelgeuse: alpha Orionis ~~ The Circle of Stars
"The Moist One" - "Fresh" - "Wild"
The Storm, The Wind, and The Hunt
Aardra:
wet , moist , damp; dampness , moisture
fresh , not dry , succulent , green (as a plant) , living; fresh , new
soft , tender , full of feeling , warm ; loose , flaccid
the fourth or sixth Nakshatra or lunar mansion
fresh ginger
zAMkara:
relating or belonging to Shiva
relating to or derived from or composed by Samkara
a bull
the Nakshatra Ardra (presided over by Shiva)
zaMkararkSa
the Nakshatra Ardra (presided over by Shiva)
raudra
the Nakshatra Ardra when under Rudra
"Rudra desired, "May I become the lord of the animals." One who makes the appropriate offering to Rudra, to Ardra, becomes the lord of the animals.
Rudra is the lord of the wild animals and all things wild, strange or disturbing. These come through Ardra, which therefore needs to seek control over them."
~~ David Frawley, Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra
Ardra, for females:
"A critical fault-finding disposition is apparently conferred ... Her disagreeable disposition, coupled with a sarcastic manner and speech, makes it difficult for other people to tolerate her. Although she is extremely clever in her conversation and many people will be impressed by her speech, while still disliking her.
She is extravagant to the point of wastefulness, but on herself rather than on others, although at times she will be grudgingly generous to those with whom she comes in contact.
She has weak lungs and should be careful of colds and coughs, as there is a tendency towards tuberculosis."
-- Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 93.
Ardra for males:
"Corresponds with a healthy, robust body and nature. The attitude and outlook of this individual is entirely physical. Mental effort is foreign to him. He depends entirely on his muscles and his body to meet the demands of existence.
Such being the case, laborers, professional athletes and other persons whose occupations are wholly physical may be found to have Ardra rising.
Since such people are invariably exploited by those whose mental abilities are greater than theirs, it is extremely unlikely that they will be wealthy or even well-to-do. In fact, poverty is predominant among them."
~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 81.
General Description of Ardra characteristics
General
1. Physical features: There may be variations in physical structure, from the slim & short structure to fat & lengthy structure.
2. Character & general events: You will undertake any work entrusted to you in a responsible manner. In the public meetings you will create an atmosphere of humor & keep everybody attracted to you.
You will have intuitive perception. You may be a good psychologist. Your dealings with friends & relatives will be very cordial . You may be thankless to the persons who have give you help. You may not have a constant type of behavior.
3. Education, sources of earning/profession: You have the capacity to acquire & keep knowledge of almost all subjects. However, in spite of these good qualities you cannot attain much fame or reward out of such knowledge. It is advisable that you must meditate regularly. If you do so, you can overcome the above inherent affliction.
Since you may be overly sincere in work & to other persons, even the slightest problem which may be confronted could land you into mental agony. However, even during the time of extreme hardships both financial & mental, you can keep your head cool, & behave in a most respectable& attractive manner. Because of this quality, you will be very much involved in others hearts.
You will not stick to one line of work; you may enjoy working many different jobs at a time. Even when you come to know that the line of action or thought which you have taken is the correct approach, you will not hesitate to respect others if their opinions differ. In the case of research work on any particular line, you will be successful. In the business field you will attain much success. It has been noticed that most of the selfless social workers are born with the moon under this star.
You have the capacity to successfully undertake any number of jobs at a time. Complete perfection in all the fields can also be obtained. In the case of travel for a specific job, you will oversee other connected work which can be carried out simultaneously.
Normally, you will earn your livelihood away from your home & family. In other words you may be settled in foreign places. The period between 32 years & 42 years of age will be the golden period for you.
You may be employed in transport, shipping, communication departments or industries. You may also earn as a book seller or finance broker.
4. Family life: Your marriage may be delayed. In case marriage takes place early, you feel compelled to live separately from the family, either due to difference of opinion between the couple or due to other circumstances beyond your control.
You may have to face several inherent problems of life. But you will not reflect your problems outwardly. When the marriage takes place at a late stage, your married life will be good. Your spouse will exercise full control over you.
5. Health: You may have some diseases which may be serious. You may be prone to Asthma, dry cough, ear trouble. [Das/Behari]
Description of the Padaa (quarters) of Ardra
Padaa 1
Rahu/Guru
You may be prone to an irritable temperament.
Padaa 2
Rahu/Shani
You tend to be good with mechanical things. This placement indicates some difficulty with bronchitis or asthma.
Padaa 3
Rahu/Shukra
You are intelligent, have a joyful disposition & may be an eloquent speaker.
Padaa 4
Rahu/Kuja
You are extravagant. You may experience disrupted education. You will acquire wealth through fair means. However, you may not enjoy a happy family life due mainly to the frequent disputes arising out of difference of opinion. You may find that your spouse resents your lack of attainment of a higher position in life.
Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Ardra
*for the Male only*
from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 106
Padaa 1
Handsome & dark, but with a weak, sensuous face. Has a good memory & moderate education. Is critical & somewhat deceitful.
Padaa 2
same as padaa-1
Padaa 3
same as padaa-1
Padaa 4
same as padaa-1
Special note
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6. AArdra - (Aridra, Arudra) - 06:40 - 20:00 Mithuna
Ruler:
Body part:
Eyes of Kalapurushaa
Related activities:
Fighting, tying or binding with rope, controlling enemies, dealing with poison, things relating to fire, exorcising spirits, having first lessons. [BPHS]
Deity:
Symbol:
- Moist, damp, wet, dew - fresh , not dry, succulent, green
- Human head
- teardrop
Gana/Caste:
Human / Manushya
Tibetan deity forms:
Lak - Dragshul Chen, the ferocious;
Magpon Dra, the Hostile general;
Goddess Nagmo, the Black.
intercalary nakshatra = Abhijit
updated: 06 January 2009
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