Jyohiri

Nakshatras

Anuradha

Anuradha is the star of friendship and devotion: the lotus that blooms in muddy water.

Star lord
Saturn
Rasi
Vrishchika
Deity
Mitra, god of friendship
Symbol
Lotus
Animal (yoni)
Deer
Gana
Deva (divine)
Traditional tree
Bakula (Spanish cherry)

Tree lists differ between regions; a tree is shown where most lists agree.

Nature

Anuradha people are loyal, friendly and disciplined. They build groups, keep friends for life and succeed far from home. Like the lotus, they stay pure and cheerful in hard places.

Strengths

  • Loyal friendship
  • Organising and team work
  • Devotion and discipline

Watch out for

  • Hidden sadness or jealousy
  • Holding on to people too tightly

Careers

Management and organisations, foreign work, research, mining and geology, psychology, and spiritual work.

Health

Linked with the stomach and reproductive organs; regular food and calm help.

Keys to success

  • Keep in touch with old friends
  • Share your feelings instead of hiding them
  • Stay disciplined in hard places

Remedies

  • Pray to Goddess Lakshmi or Lord Shiva
  • Help friends and keep in touch
  • Plant a bakula tree

Story

Mitra keeps faith between people, as the morning sun keeps its time. Anuradha's lotus grows from mud yet opens clean to the sun: its people find light even in difficult places.

Good for (muhurta)

Mridu (soft)

Gentle and joyful work: marriage, friendship, music and arts, new clothes and jewellery, and celebrations.

Traditionally one of the 11 stars chosen for weddings.

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