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The Nakshatra Ardra is number 6. It falls between 6:40 - 20 Gemini. Ardra is ruled by Rahu. It's symbol is tear drop or a gem and the Deity is Rudra-god of storm and the protector of te righteous. The name "Ardra" means the moist. It is related to Sattva - motivated to do good things or seek truth. Ardra people are butchers, mainly concerned with the pursuit of kama - fulfill desires.

The temperament of Ardra is Manusha - human | down to earth and tangible and its sex is Female. Each Nakshatra has a special power or Shakti, the power of Ardra allows for effort. Its heavenly basis emanantes for hunting or searching, which results in reaching the goal, through which achievement is brought about.

Elementally, and through Ayurveda (the medical System of India), Ardra is related to Vatta - (air) motion. It's nature is to be sharp and dreadful in a balanced way. It is closely associated with dissolution - Shiva and will generally be found in jeeva - living beings. Ardra is facing West.