Aardra:

• wet , moist , damp; dampness , moisture

• fresh , not dry , succulent , green (as a plant) , living; fresh , new

• soft , tender , full of feeling , warm ; loose , flaccid

• the fourth or sixth Nakshatra or lunar mansion

• fresh ginger

zAMkara:

• relating or belonging to Shiva

• relating to or derived from or composed by Samkara

• a bull

• the Nakshatra Ardra (presided over by Shiva)

zaMkararkSa

• the Nakshatra Ardra (presided over by Shiva)

raudra

• the Nakshatra Ardra when under Rudra

~~ Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary

General Description of Arudra characteristics -- from Das/ Behari

General

"1. Physical features:

• There may be variations in physical structure, from the slim  and short structure to fat  and lengthy structure.

2. Character  and general events:

• You will undertake any work entrusted to you in a responsible manner.

• In the public meetings you will create an atmosphere of humor  and keep everybody attracted to you.

• You will have intuitive perception.

• You may be a good psychologist.

• Your dealings with friends  and relatives will be very cordial .

• You may be thankless to the persons who have given you help.

• You may not have a constant type of behavior.

3. Education, sources of earning/profession:

• You have the capacity to acquire  and keep knowledge of almost all subjects.

• However, in spite of these good qualities you cannot attain much fame or reward out of such knowledge.

• It is advisable that you must meditate regularly.

• If you do so, you can overcome the above inherent affliction.

• Since you may be overly sincere in work  and to other persons, even the slightest problem which may be confronted could land you into mental agony.

• However, even during the time of extreme hardships both financial  and mental, you can keep your head cool,  and behave in a most respectable and attractive manner.

• Because of this quality, you will be very much involved in others hearts.

• You will not stick to one line of work; you may enjoy working many different jobs at a time.

• Even when you come to know that the line of action or thought which you have taken is the correct approach, you will not hesitate to respect others if their opinions differ.

• In the case of research work on any particular line, you will be successful.

• In the business field you will attain much success.

• It has been noticed that most of the selfless social workers are born with the moon under this star.

• You have the capacity to successfully undertake any number of jobs at a time.

• Complete perfection in all the fields can also be obtained.

• In the case of travel for a specific job, you will oversee other connected work which can be carried out simultaneously.

• Normally, you will earn your livelihood away from your home  and family.

• In other words you may be settled in foreign places.

• The period between 32 years  and 42 years of age will be the golden period for you.

• You may be employed in transport, shipping, communication departments or industries.

• You may also earn as a book seller or finance broker.

4. Family life:

• Your marriage may be delayed.

• In case marriage takes place early, you feel compelled to live separately from the family, either due to difference of opinion between the couple or due to other circumstances beyond your control.

• You may have to face several inherent problems of life.

• But you will not reflect your problems outwardly.

• When the marriage takes place at a late stage, your married life will be good.

• Your spouse will exercise full control over you.

5. Health:

• You may have some diseases which may be serious.

• You may be prone to Asthma, dry cough, ear trouble. "

Description of the Padaa (quarters) of Ardra

Dhanusha

Padaa 1 = 06:40-10:00    Mithuna

Rahu/Guru

~~ from Das/ Behari

• You may be prone to an irritable temperament.

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Ardra *for the Male only*from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 106

• Handsome and dark, but with a weak, sensuous face.
• Has a good memory  and moderate education.
• Is critical and somewhat deceitful.

Makara

Padaa 2 = 10:00 -13:20   Mithuna

Rahu/Shani

~~ from Das/ Behari

• You tend to be good with mechanical things.

• This placement indicates some difficulty with bronchitis or asthma.

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Ardra *for the Male only*from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 106

• same as padaa-1

Kumbha

Padaa 3 = 13:20 -16:40  Mithuna

Rahu/Shukra

~~ from Das/ Behari

• You are intelligent, have a joyful disposition  and may be an eloquent speaker.

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Ardra *for the Male only*from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 106

• same as padaa-1

Meena

Padaa 4 = 16:40-20:00 Mithuna =  Pushkara Navamsha

Rahu/Kuja

~~ from Das/ Behari You are extravagant.

• You may experience disrupted education.

• You will acquire wealth through fair means.

• However, you may not enjoy a happy family life due mainly to the frequent disputes arising out of difference of opinion.

• You may find that your spouse resents your lack of attainment of a higher position in life.

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Ardra *for the Male only*from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 106

• same as padaa-1