Anuradha Nakshatra: the star of devotion
Anuradha is the seventeenth nakshatra, from 3deg20 to 16deg40 of Scorpio. Its symbol is a lotus, and its deity is Mitra, the god of friendship, contracts and divine love. The name means following Radha, or success through devotion. Anuradha is the star of loyalty, cooperation and the blossoming of relationships even in difficult ground.
Personality and traits
With the Moon in Anuradha you are devoted, disciplined and warm-hearted. You build deep friendships and honour your commitments through thick and thin. There is real emotional depth here, balanced by Saturn’s steadiness — you endure, and you bring others together. The shadow is melancholy or jealousy when devotion is not returned.
Career and strengths
Anuradha natives excel in fields built on teamwork, depth and persistence: management, counselling, research, healing, group leadership, organising and work abroad. Ruled by Saturn, you succeed through patience and loyalty. To see how this devoted star anchors your chart, find your nakshatra and explore a full free Kundli.
Love and compatibility
In love you are profoundly loyal, tender and committed — relationships are where your heart truly lives. Anuradha pairs beautifully with Vishakha and Jyeshtha, and connects with Krittika and Pushya. A heartfelt Kundli matching shows where your devotion is matched in kind.
The influence of Saturn
Saturn rules Anuradha, giving its warm devotion patience, discipline and endurance. It teaches that the deepest bonds are built slowly and kept faithfully. At its best, Saturn turns Anuradha’s loyalty into a lifelong, lotus-like blossoming through every season.