JyohiriNature
Ardra people are intense, intelligent and searching. They can go through storms in life and come out stronger. They are good at solving hard problems and often care deeply about people who suffer.
Strengths
- Sharp, analytical mind
- Resilience after hard times
- Deep compassion
Watch out for
- Sudden anger or moods
- Restlessness and harsh words
Careers
Research and science, technology, engineering, medicine and pharmacy, journalism, and social work.
Health
Linked with the throat, chest and nerves; breathing and stress need care.
Keys to success
- Turn strong feelings into problem-solving
- Count to ten before reacting
- Spend time with people who suffer; it heals both
Remedies
- Worship Lord Shiva; chant his names
- Offer water or bilva leaves on Mondays
- Be kind to dogs
Story
Rudra, a fierce form of Shiva, is the roar of the storm. Ardra means 'moist', the rain that follows the thunder. Tears, too, wash and renew: after Ardra's storm the earth turns green again.