According to classical texts on Vedic astrology, the deity ruling Ardra nakshatra is Rudra. Meditating with the mantra of your moon nakshatra is a powerful way to connect with the symbology of that nakshatra which will have a significant influence over your purpose in this life. Chanting the mantra of your nakshatra can also remedy or strengthen the placement of the moon in your chart. In the video below, we document the sound of this simple nama mantra of Rudra:
oṁ rudrāya namaḥ
|| ॐ रुद्राय नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit “Rudra” (रुद्र) can be translated as “the roarer” and it refers to a fierce form of Shiva who is considered the god of storms, destruction and hunting.
Ardra nakshatra is connected with themes of fierce activity, heroism and intense effort. Ardra is often considered a star of destruction. Ardra natives have an ability to undertake activities which require one to go through some great struggle to accomplish an ultimate objective, their fuel for this being a deep inner pain which drives them toward transformation. This asterism is symbolized by a teardrop or raindrops.