Career

Electricians, electrical engineers, computer and electronic industry; sound engineers, software developers, technicians, musicians, electronic music experts, weapon experts, linguists, photographers; special effects staff; manual laborers; computer game designers, Wi-Fi experts; virtual reality and 3D experts; thinkers & philosophers; mathematicians, researchers, physicists, sci-fi novelists and writers; surgeons, homeopaths; allopathic doctors; people involved in mental sports including scrabble, chess, bridge etc.; pharmaceutical industry; professions that include handling poisons; psychotherapists, psychoanalysts; chemical and fertilizer experts; morticians; nuclear workers; eye and brain surgeons and specialists; people who cure brain and head disorders; detectives; investigators; analysts; lighting experts; X-ray specialists, radar workers; people involved in producing canned and frozen food and junk foods; legal or illegal druggists; thieves; sales people who do double talk; chemotherapists; politicians; biotechnologists; hitmen, snipers & manipulators

Gana: Ardra is a ‘manushya’/human nakshatra whose relation with mercury connects the higher and lower worlds, relating to struggle and illusion.

Favorable Activities

Demolition, destruction, discarding objects and habits, confrontations, research, creativity, propitiating fierce deities

Unfavorable Activities

Beginnings, travel, marriage, giving/receiving honors, religion

Remedies

Ardra natives should worship Lord Shiva in his fierce form of Rudra and chant the root mantra “Om Aeem” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing red, metallic, green, silver, black and dark grey colors is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Ardra wickedness, ingratitude, and vanity. Janis Joplin, the musician, represents the forces of Ardra in its creative and higher mental plane.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls in the Sagittarius Navamsa and is governed by . it is associated with curiosity and the spirit of exploration. Planets here have a relaxed disposition, although they are susceptible to material excesses. It is the starting point of the storm and conditions are not too bad.

The second quarter falls on the Capricorn Navamsa which is ruled by . It stands for every kind of material pursuits and frustrations. The negative attributes of the nakshatra are usually manifested through this quarter. The storm has increased here and hence planets bring misfortune and trouble.

The third pada falls on the Aquarius Navamsa which is ruled by . It stands for scientific, electrical and result oriented nature. The storm resembles its highest lightning stage and hence planets provide short and sudden raptures of inspiration with immense mental activity.

The fourth pada falls on the Pisces Navamsa which is ruled by . It stands for sensitivity and compassion. There is a strong desire to help the less fortunate souls. The storm has attended conclusion here and the effects are mild as compared to the previous quarters. Planets here usually generate positive results.

Ardra – The Head

Ardra (6.40-20.00 Gemini) is the seed of the ’s energy and contains a single bright star in the Orion constellation. It has a visual magnitude of 0.57 and appears as a red giant, one of the brightest stars in the night sky. In modern astronomy, Orion is known as Betelguese which exerts a strong influence on planets.

Ardra is ruled by Rudra, the fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva, who emblematizes thunder. This nakshatra is translated as ‘green’, ‘moist’ or ‘fresh’. Moisture is the aspect that endows the earth with life.

Behavioral Characteristics

Ardra is said to stand for the behavior of a child, and hence the Ardra natives experience extremes of happiness and sorrow, or the in between stage in a matter of minutes. This nakshatra makes the natives undergo transformation, producing knowledge or confusion in its wake. They try to relate to ‘maya’ on an intellectual level. It is characterized by the birth of the intellect which harmonizes the wanderings of the previous nakshatra, Mrigashira. Ardra rather likes to analyze the cause behind the function.

Ardra natives have a probing aspect to their personality which is voiced quite prominently even in kids. In the cosmic nature of things, Ardra represents ‘yatna shakti’, the power to make efforts by seeking for the desired goal. This energy is often answered with accomplishment. In fact, Ardra is the root word for ‘ardent’ and ‘arduous’. It is the nakshatra where impressions and sensitivity find place to make the mind active as well as reactive. It is also something that makes these natives helpful and empathetic.

This nakshatra struggles to balance the mental with the emotional. Ardra natives have a large face, curly hair and sullen expression. Their instant memory allows them to respond easily to facts and figures. Their lives are characterized by changes and U-turns. Unrelenting observation makes Ardra natives impolite and critical, which can make them sarcastic as well. Generally, softer people are easily scared.

The elusive facets of make Ardra a confusing nakshatra which whiles away in fruitless pursuits. However, these don’t evolve their spirituality, which is required for them. Ardra natives have a chance to better their lives, although this is not easy to achieve in today’s world.

Strengths: 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.

Weakness: 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; reckless, abuses power.

Professions: Physical labor, electronics, computers, software engineers, electrical engineer, sound technicians, electronic music, , video game developer, special effects and 3-D technology, science fiction writers, linguist, photographers, philosopher, physicist, researcher, surgeon, pharmacist, works with poisonous substances, nuclear power industry , psychotherapist, neurologist; detective, sales specialist, analyst, politician, thieves, chess players.

Famous Arudras: Babe Ruth, F.D. Roosevelt, Humphrey Bogart, Jacques Cousteau, Williams, Judy Garland, Frank Lloyd Wright

Favorable Activities: Destruction, confrontation, tearing down structures, managing difficult situations, research, getting rid of old things, breaking bad habits, addressing problems, and dissolving negativity.

Unfavorable Activities: Beginning a project or event; weddings and religious ceremonies; honoring someone; travel.

Sacred Energy Vortex: Tiruvadhirai Adhirampattinam SriAbhayavaratheeswarar

The sacred energy vortex which resonates with Arudra star 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 Adhirampattinam. 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 Adhirampattinam.

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 this star can visit Adhirampattinam 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.

Arudra natives, 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.

Each Nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas that contain more specific characteristics of a person born during the pada of Arudra:

Padas

First Pada 06° 40′ to 10° 00’Gemini
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Ku
Keyword: Curiosity

Second Pada 10° 00′ to 13° 20′ Gemini
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Kha
Keyword: Material

Third Pada 13° 20′ to 16° 40′ Gemini
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Nga
Keyword: Research

Fourth Pada 16° 40′ to 20° 00′ Gemini
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Chha
Keyword: Compassionate