Anuradha (The following star of success, the disciple) is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras in Vedic astrology, occupying 3°20' Scorpio to 16°40' Scorpio on the ecliptic. Its ruling planet is Saturn, its presiding deity is Mitra, and its symbol is the lotus, staff. In one line, Anuradha is about devotion, friendship and loyal balance.
Personality and Nature
Anuradha natives are warm, disciplined and devoted, thriving in friendship and cooperation. They can succeed far from home and unite diverse groups. With Dev gana, the temperament is a divine, benevolent temperament oriented toward service and higher ideals, while the Deer yoni describes its instinctive, animal nature in relationships and drives.
Career and Vocation
Ideal for management, counselling, organisations, spirituality and travel-based work. The Saturn rulership adds a distinct flavour to how these natives pursue work and success, rewarding fields aligned with the star's essence rather than those that fight against it.
Symbolism and Attributes
- Ruling planet
Saturn - Deity
Mitra - Symbol
Lotus, staff - Gana
Dev - Yoni
Deer - Nadi
Madhya
Strengths and Challenges
Strengths
- Devotion
- Friendship
- Discipline
- Cooperation
Challenges
- Melancholy
- Dependence on others
- Jealousy
Guidance: Lead with devotion, and let your friendships lift the whole group.
Compatibility and Matching
In marriage matching (Ashtakoot Guna Milan), Anuradha's Dev gana, Deer yoni and Madhya nadi are weighed against the partner's birth star. Same-nadi matches are traditionally avoided (Nadi dosha), while compatible ganas and yonis raise the score. For an exact 36-point reading with your partner, enter both birth details in the free Kundali Milan tool.