Nakshatra 17 of 27
Anuradha
Lotus / staff of welcome
The friend. Loyalty built over time, the slow return of trust.
Ruling planet
Saturn
Presiding deity
Mitra (lord of friendship)
Symbol
Lotus / staff of welcome
Zodiac span
Scorpio 3°20' – 16°40'
Sidereal — view sign: Scorpio
Padas
4 × 3°20'
What the Moon in Anuradha favors
Anuradha is the mansion of steady friendship. The Moon here favors loyalty, patience in relationships, returning to people who have earned your trust. Saturn-ruled — the bonds that form here are built to last. Favorable for: reconnecting with old friends, deepening a long relationship, group work where cohesion matters, any form of collective organizing. Less favorable for: strangers, one-off transactions, relationships where trust is still being tested. If you've been meaning to reach out to someone who's been there, today is when.
Live reading
Is the Moon in Anuradha right now?
The Moon moves through one nakshatra roughly every thirteen hours. The panchanga page computes today’s active mansion from live ephemeris math — if Anuradha is the transiting nakshatra at this moment, the panchanga will tell you, along with the active tithi, yoga, karana, and weekday.
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