Ardra nakshatra, pada 3: degrees, navamsa and syllable

Pada 3 of Ardra runs from Mithuna 13°20′ to Mithuna 16°40′ (3°20′ in all).

Source: Avakahada chakra (tradition), name syllable

In your chart

Degrees
Mithuna 13°20′ – Mithuna 16°40′
Sidereal longitude
73.333333 – 76.666667
Sign
Mithuna
Navamsa sign
Kumbha
Navamsa lord
Saturn
Name syllable
ङ (Ṅa)
अवकहड़ा चक्र (परंपरा)

About this pada

Pada 3 of Ardra runs from Mithuna 13°20′ to Mithuna 16°40′ (3°20′ in all). This pada lies in Mithuna; its navamsa is Kumbha, 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 'ङ' (Ṅa).

What tradition holds

Tradition holds that Ardra thinks deeply and asks questions. Through its navamsa, tradition also sees these qualities here: original thinking, fairness, loyalty in friendship, and a wish to do something for society. 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