Aridra Nakshatra Covers 6-40’ to 20-00′ Sign of Gemini
General Characteristics: Emphasis on the mind or thinking capacity – deep feeling along with passionate thinking – motivated by desire.
Meaning: The moist one
Symbol: The human head.
Names Starting Letters : ku, kham, ja, chha
Animal Symbol: Female dog.
Ruling Planet: Rahu.
Nature: Manushya (human).
Presiding deity: Rudra the god of the storm and destruction.

Male Natives born under Aridra Nakshatra

Physical features: It has been noticed that various natives of Aridra have different shape of structure, right from the slim and short structure to fat and lengthy structure.

Character and general events: He undertakes any work entrusted to him in a responsible manner. In the public meetings he creates an atmosphere of humour and keeps everybody attracted to him. He has intuitive perception. He is good psychologist.
His dealings with his friends and relatives will be of very much cordial type. In some cases it is also noticed that the native is thankless to the persons who have given him help. He does not have a constant type of behaviour.

Education, sources of earning/profession: He has the capacity to acquire and keep knowledge of almost all the subjects. However, in spite of these good qualities he cannot attain much fame or reward out of such knowledge. Since he is over sincere in the work and as also to the persons even the slightest problem which may be confronted will land him into maximum mental agony. However, even during the time of extreme hardships both financial and mental, he can keep his head cool, behave in a most respectable an attractive manner. Because of this quality he is very much involved in others heart.

He will not stick to only one line of work, whereas he would like to undertake so many works at a time. Even when he comes to know that the line of action or though which he has taken is the correct approach but according to others it is not like that he will not hesitate to subdue and respect others. In case he undertakes research work on any particular line he can shine well. In the business field also he can attain much success.

It has been noticed that most of the selfless social workers are born in this Nakshatra. He has the capacity to undertake any number of jobs at a time and complete perfection in all the fields can also be obtained. In case he undertakes a travel for a specific job, he will oversee other connected work which can be carried out simultaneously.

Normally, the native earns his livelihood away from his home and family. In other words he is settled in foreign places. Period between 32years and 42 years of age will be the golden period for him. He may be employed in transport, shipping, communication departments or industries. He may also earn as a bookseller or finance broker.

Family life: His marriage will be delayed. In case marriage takes place early he will be compelled to live separately from the family either due to difference of opinion between the couple or due to other circumstances beyond his control. He will have to face several inherent problems of the life. But he will not reflect his problems outwardly.

When the marriage takes place at a late stage his married life will be good. His spouse will exercise full control over him.

Health: He may have some diseases, which may term to be sometimes incurable. For example, paralysis, heart trouble and dental problems. He is also prone to Asthma, eosonophilia, and dry cough, ear trouble.

Female Natives born under Aridra Nakshatra

Physical features: She has handsome body with charming eyes, prominent nose.

Character and general events: She is well behaved and peace minded. She is extravagant. Has good intelligence, helpful to others but clever in finding fault in others. In some female horoscopes, possibilities of having two mothers or two fathers have been noticed.

Education, sources of earnings/profession: She can attain a good amount of distinction in the educational or scientific field. Mostly Aridra born specializes in Electronic items or drugs and pharmaceutical. She also earns out of various consultation works.

Family life: Like male folk, she also marries at a late stage. But she cannot enjoy full requisite love and affection either from her husband or husband’s family. Her married life will be full of thorns. Even children cannot give her the required happiness. In some cases it has been noticed that either death of the husband of divorce takes place.

Health: She is prone to menstrual troubles, asthma, spoiled blood, lack of blood or uterus trouble, ear trouble, mumps, bilious and phlegmatic.

Common:

Positive Traits: Curious mind, hunger for knowledge, quick in action, good memory, prefers physical work or work involving the body, good at getting support from the government or authorities, great communicator, truthful, have a transformative point in life at which point they drop many of their bad traits, compassionate towards those in pain.

Negative Traits: Arrogant, abuses power, lusts after material attainments, ungrateful, mischievous, reckless, physically oriented jobs, anti-social, mean streak causes pain to others, self-serving, dishonest, stubborn, critical, impolite, untruthful, poor financial planning, excessive indulgences, cause pain or agony to others, violent, complaining.

Career Interests: Writers, teachers, hospice, social services, sales, pr, politics, humanitarian projects, athlete, butcher, drug dealer, chemotherapist, those who deal with dead things such as junk, canned, frozen food. Electrical Engineers and Electrician, Electronic & Computer Industry, Computer Software Developers, Sound Engineers & Technicians, Musicians, especially those involved in Electronic Music, English Language Experts, Weapon Experts, Special Effects people in the Film Industry, Computer Game  Designers & Sci Fi Buffs; 3D & Virtual Reality Experts, Manual Labourers of all types, Physicists, Mathematicians & Researchers, Scientists, Profound Thinkers & Philosophers, Writers & Novelists,  especially of the science fiction genre, Surgeons, Physicians who administer poisons in small amounts as remedies like Homeopaths, Allopathic doctors, Those involved in mental sports like Chess, Scrabble, Bridge etc; Those working in Nuclear Power Plants,, Legal & Illegal Drug Dealers, Sales people

Padas:

1st Pada: 6° 40’to 10° 00′ Gemini- falls in Sagittarius Navamsa and is ruled by Jupiter. This pada relates to the exploratory and curious side of Ardra. Planets placed here have a happy go lucky disposition, but are prone to material excesses.

2nd Pada:10° 00′ -13° 20′ Gemini- falls in Capricorn Navamsa ruled by Saturn. This pada gives a strong interest in all types of materialistic pursuits and frustration therein. Most of the negative qualities This Pada gives constant troubles and misfortunes.

3rd Pada: 13° 20′ – 16° 40′ Gemini- fails in Aquarius Navamsa ruled by Saturn.This pada relates to the electrical, scientific and research oriented part of Ardra’s functioning.Planets posited here can give short sudden bursts of inspiration. Mental activity is at its peak in this pada.

4th Pada:16° 40′ – 20° 00′ Gemini- falls in Pisces Navamsa ruled by Jupiter. This is the Pushkara Navamsa pada of Ardra. It relates to the sensitive and compassionate aspect of Ardra. It has a strong desire to help those less fortunate than itself.Planets posited usually give benefic expansive results.

Compatibility : Compatibility is very important factor while deciding long term relationships like marriages etc. Some of the compatible nakshatras for Aridra are Ashwini, Bharini and Krittika while the incompatible ones are Poorva phalguni and Magha.