Teardrop / diamond
Ardra Nakshatra
The Moist One · 6°40'–20°00' Gemini
Deity
Rudra (storm form of Shiva)
Ruling planet
Rahu
Gana
Manushya
Your gift
Ardra births transformation through storm. Sharp intellect, deep empathy, and the power to renew after destruction.
Your shadow
Emotional storms. Depression cycles. Sudden anger.
Career and calling
Research, technology, weather sciences, surgery, activism, psychology.
Love and relationships
Deep but turbulent. Needs a partner who understands your emotional weather.
Remedy
Chant Rudra mantras on Mondays. Abhishek Shiva with cold water. Meditate on impermanence.
Mantra for Ardra
ॐ रुद्राय नमः
Salutations to Rudra, the fierce transformer.
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