Anuradha Nakshatra अनुराधा
Anuradha, the seventeenth nakshatra, sits in Scorpio. Ruled by Saturn and presided over by Mitra, god of friendship and cooperation, its symbol - a lotus - blooms through devotion and loyal bonds.
- Ruling Graha
- Saturn
- Deity
- Mitra
- Symbol
- Lotus / staff
- Gana
- Deva
- Zodiac
- 3°20' - 16°40' Scorpio
- Nature
- Soft & gentle (Mridu)
Saturn - the planet of discipline, patience, hard work and hard-won maturity.
Mitra - the god of friendship, cooperation and honourable bonds.
Personality & traits
Anuradha natives are loyal, devoted and cooperative, able to build friendships and thrive far from home. Their depth can become secrecy, jealousy or obsession.
Career & profession
Teamwork and organisation, foreign relations and travel, counselling, and spirituality - fields built on loyalty and cooperation.
Favorable activities
Its soft (Mridu) nature favours friendship, partnership, devotion, travel and gentle, cooperative undertakings; broadly auspicious.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha, the seventeenth nakshatra, sits in Scorpio. Ruled by Saturn and presided over by Mitra, god of friendship and cooperation, its symbol - a lotus - blooms through devotion and loyal bonds.
Who is the ruling planet of Anuradha nakshatra?
The ruling graha of Anuradha is Saturn - the planet of discipline, patience, hard work and hard-won maturity.
Which deity presides over Anuradha nakshatra?
Mitra presides over Anuradha - the god of friendship, cooperation and honourable bonds.
What activities are favorable during Anuradha nakshatra?
Its soft (Mridu) nature favours friendship, partnership, devotion, travel and gentle, cooperative undertakings; broadly auspicious.
When is the next Anuradha nakshatra in Mumbai, MH?
The next Anuradha nakshatra in Mumbai, MH is on 21 August 2026.
Last updated 29 July 2026