The Moon in Anuradha
The Moon in Anuradha gives a devoted, friendly character and the ability to cooperate. Despite deep and at times heavy experiences, the person is able to stay loyal and build lasting unions.
About the nakshatra Anuradha
- Position: 3°20′–16°40′ Scorpio (the 17th of the 27 nakshatras); for the Moon in the sign, see Moon in Scorpio.
- Ruler: Saturn.
- Deity: Mitra, the god of friendship and alliances.
- Symbol: a lotus (also an arch).
- Gana: deva (divine).
- Full description: the nakshatra Anuradha.
Mind and emotions
Anuradha lies entirely in Scorpio, the sign of the Moon's debilitation, so the emotions here are strong, deep and not always easy. Yet the deity Mitra, the patron of friendship, and the symbol of the lotus growing out of the mud towards the light show the path of this Moon: through difficulties to clarity. Saturn as the ruler adds patience, discipline and a capacity for sustained effort. The mind is serious and results-oriented.
The lotus, Anuradha's symbol, grows from the mud and opens above the water. This describes well the path of the Moon in the sign of its debilitation: heavy experiences do not disappear, but they become the soil for maturity and the ability to support others.
Strengths and difficulties
The strengths are organisational talent, the ability to work in a team, loyalty to friends and ideas, and the ability to succeed far from one's birthplace. Anuradha supports management, research, psychology, diplomacy, work in organisations and spiritual practices.
The difficulties are hidden anxiety, touchiness and a tendency to carry experiences inside for a long time. Sometimes the person feels lonely even when surrounded by people. Regular contact with close friends and practices that calm the mind help this Moon a great deal.
Relationships
In relationships Anuradha is devoted and deeply attached and values reciprocity. She needs to feel that her love is wanted. She is able to go through difficult periods with her partner and only grows stronger.
The four padas
- 1st pada (3°20′–6°40′ Scorpio). Leo navamsha: confidence, generosity, a wish to be recognised.
- 2nd pada (6°40′–10° Scorpio). Virgo navamsha: diligence, an analytical mind, a striving to serve.
- 3rd pada (10°–13°20′ Scorpio). Libra navamsha: diplomacy, a longing for harmony, an emphasis on relationships.
- 4th pada (13°20′–16°40′ Scorpio). Scorpio navamsha, vargottama: the greatest depth and intensity of feeling, a strong will.
The first mahadasha
The Moon in Anuradha opens the Vimshottari cycle with the mahadasha of Saturn, whose full length is 19 years; at birth only the part of it remains that corresponds to the stretch of the nakshatra the Moon has not yet travelled. It is followed by the period of Mercury (17 years). The Saturn mahadasha in childhood may bring early independence and seriousness; its quality depends on the strength of Saturn in the chart.
Compare with the solar version: The Sun in Anuradha. The exact pada of your Moon and the boundaries of the dashas are shown by the birth chart calculation on the site.