Nakshatra 17 of 27
Anuradha Nakshatra
Following Radha. Ruled by Saturn, presided over by Mitra, god of friendship.
Quick Answer
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 3°20' Scorpio to 16°40' Scorpio in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Saturn, presided over by Mitra, god of friendship, and its symbol is a lotus.
Anuradha at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 3°20' Scorpio to 16°40' Scorpio
- Tropical span in 2026
- 27°34' Scorpio to 10°54' Sagittarius
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Deity
- Mitra, god of friendship
- Symbol
- A lotus
- Name means
- Following Radha
The Quality of Anuradha
Anuradha is the lotus that blooms from muddy water. Under Mitra it values friendship, devotion and loyalty through difficulty. Its gift is to keep faith with others and with its own heart when conditions are hard.
Who has stayed with you through hard ground, and who are you staying with?
The Four Padas of Anuradha
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20' Scorpio to 6°40' Scorpio | Leo |
| 2 | 6°40' Scorpio to 10°00' Scorpio | Virgo |
| 3 | 10°00' Scorpio to 13°20' Scorpio | Libra |
| 4 | 13°20' Scorpio to 16°40' Scorpio | Scorpio |
When the Moon Is in Anuradha
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 10:49 PM ET | Nov 11, 1:08 AM ET | Nov 10, 9:19 AM IST | Nov 11, 11:38 AM IST |
| Dec 7, 5:18 AM ET | Dec 8, 7:46 AM ET | Dec 7, 3:48 PM IST | Dec 8, 6:16 PM IST |
| Jan 3, 11:07 AM ET | Jan 4, 1:45 PM ET | Jan 3, 9:37 PM IST | Jan 5, 12:15 AM IST |
| Jan 30, 5:25 PM ET | Jan 31, 7:58 PM ET | Jan 31, 3:55 AM IST | Feb 1, 6:28 AM IST |
The Sun in Anuradha, 2026
The Sun enters Anuradha on November 19, 2026 at 4:34 PM ET (3:04 AM IST on November 20) and stays until December 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM ET (7:28 AM IST on December 3). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Anuradha: Vishakha, ruled by Jupiter. After it: Jyeshtha, ruled by Mercury. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Anuradha
What Is the Lord of Anuradha Nakshatra?
Saturn rules Anuradha, the 17th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Anuradha begins life in the Saturn period.
Where Is Anuradha Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Anuradha spans 3°20' Scorpio to 16°40' Scorpio in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 27°34' Scorpio to 10°54' Sagittarius in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Anuradha?
The presiding deity of Anuradha is Mitra, god of friendship. Its symbol is a lotus. The name means "following radha".
What Are the Four Padas of Anuradha?
Pada 1 runs 3°20' Scorpio to 6°40' Scorpio (navamsa Leo); Pada 2 runs 6°40' Scorpio to 10°00' Scorpio (navamsa Virgo); Pada 3 runs 10°00' Scorpio to 13°20' Scorpio (navamsa Libra); Pada 4 runs 13°20' Scorpio to 16°40' Scorpio (navamsa Scorpio).
When Is the Moon in Anuradha Next?
The Moon is next in Anuradha from November 9, 2026 at 10:49 PM ET (9:19 AM IST on November 10) until November 11, 2026 at 1:08 AM ET (11:38 AM IST). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Anuradha in 2026?
The Sun enters Anuradha on November 19, 2026 at 4:34 PM ET (3:04 AM IST on November 20) and leaves on December 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM ET (7:28 AM IST on December 3), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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