Ardra
Alternate nameĀtira (Malayalam), Thiruvādhirai (Tamil)
Word meaningThe moist one
Physical attributesA jewel, teardrop
Extent66°40' – 80°00'
6°40' - 20° Mithuna
6°40' - 20° Mithuna
No. of stars1 (α Orionis)
Direction↑ Urdhva-mukha (facing upwards)
Planetary LordRahu
DeityRudra, the storm god
Key attributesArduous, Ardent, Fierce, Sharp, Piercing, Addictions, Can weather many storms, Impulsive, Empathisers, Researchers, Not good with money
Ardra in Predictive Astrology
Deceitful, haughty, ungrateful, violent and a sinner.
Ardra in Muhuratas
Flag, war, fort, weaponry, skill in arms, truce, an archway.