NAKSHATRA #17
Anuradha
Following Radha
- Range
- 3°20' Scorpio → 16°40' Scorpio
- Ruler
- Saturn
- Deity
- Mitra — god of friendship
- Symbol
- Lotus / archway
- Gana
- Deva (divine)
Mythology
Anuradha "following Radha" — walking in the footsteps of Radha, Krishna's beloved. Its deity is Mitra: god of friendship, of accord, of light-companionship. Lotus symbol: the flower that rises from mud yet stays pure. Saturn rules — patience and long-term loyalty.
Astrological reading
Moon in Anuradha carries a capacity for deep friendship; few but loyal bonds. Group facilitation, quiet leadership, international relations. Risk: loyalty given to the undeserving; trampling own limits for friendship.
Themes
- loyalty
- deep friendship
- patience
- quiet power