Ardra nakshatra, pada 2: degrees, navamsa and syllable

Pada 2 of Ardra runs from Mithuna 10°00′ to Mithuna 13°20′ (3°20′ in all).

Source: Avakahada chakra (tradition), name syllable

In your chart

Degrees
Mithuna 10°00′ – Mithuna 13°20′
Sidereal longitude
70.000000 – 73.333333
Sign
Mithuna
Navamsa sign
Makara
Navamsa lord
Saturn
Name syllable
घ (Gha)
अवकहड़ा चक्र (परंपरा)

About this pada

Pada 2 of Ardra runs from Mithuna 10°00′ to Mithuna 13°20′ (3°20′ in all). This pada lies in Mithuna; its navamsa is Makara, ruled by Saturn. The nakshatra's lord is Rahu, so a birth in this pada begins with the Rahu mahadasha. In the avakahada chakra (tradition), the name syllable of this pada is 'घ' (Gha).

What tradition holds

Tradition holds that Ardra thinks deeply and asks questions. Through its navamsa, tradition also sees these qualities here: discipline, patience, carrying responsibility, and planning for the long run. These are tendencies tradition describes, not a label on anyone; the real picture comes from the whole chart.

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Sources

  • Avakahada chakra (tradition) · name syllable

Checked against the classical texts · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14