Anuradha (nakshatra)

Anuradha (अनुराधा), meaning "following Radha", is the seventeenth nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Indian astronomy and astrology, having a spread from 3°20' to 16°40'. It corresponds to the line of stars formed by β, δ, π and ρ Scorpii in the constellation Scorpius, which also form the Chinese lunar mansion Fang (Room).^[1]

In astrology, Anuradha is ruled by Shani (Saturn).^[2][3] Mitra is the deity for Anuradha Nakshatra. Anuradha is a fragile nakshatra with the shakti power of granting abundance. Anuradha rules the breasts, stomach, womb and bowels.^[4]