The Jewel of the Stars

When Jupiter is present, it is a Yoga of Destruction; with Venus, a Yoga of Auspiciousness; with Saturn, a Yoga of Increase. In the month of Kartika October-November, it is void. If a cruel planet malefic is situated in Uttarashadha, it results in the Great Spear (Mahashula) Yoga. If omens are seen in this star, it indicates rain. There is a fear of diseases related to wind (Vata), bile (Pitta), and abdominal tumors (Gulma) among the people. If a rainbow is seen, there will be excessive rain. During the Sun's transit (Sankramana), prices will be moderate. A girl who reaches menarche under this star will possess wealth, grain, and sons.

It is excellent for auspicious activities such as:
Marriage, ceremonies for longing for a child (Bubhukshu), parting the hair (Simanta), first hair-cutting (Chaulakarana), first feeding (Annaprashana), sacred thread ceremony (Upanayana), accepting authority, study of the Vedas and Sciences, ritual oil baths, wearing pearl ornaments, coronations, riding elephants or horses, architectural rites (Vastu), and entering a village, town, or new house, as well as starting agriculture and sowing seeds.

Qualities of the One Born Under This Star

Enthusiastic nature, god-fearing (fearful of sin), devoted to the mother, long-lived. Broad chest, lack of discernment, and harsh speech. Broad shoulders.

• First Quarter (Sun): Royal portion—enjoys spear-like (sharp) tasks, wealthy, destroyer of enemies.
• Second Quarter (Mercury): Fierce portion—enjoys performing sacrifices, a good speaker, a seeker of pleasures.
• Third Quarter (Venus): Fearless portion—generous nature, handsome/pleasant-faced.
• Fourth Quarter (Mars): Lowly portion—hater of others, lustful, has a scar on the head.

The major planetary period (Maha Dasha) for this birth is Mars—seven years. On the twelfth day from birth, there may be digestive disorders. In the third year, fear of snakes. In the twenty-fifth year, a great scandal or loss of position. In the fiftieth year, one gains sons and a wife. The maximum lifespan is eighty-four years.

Analysis of the Qualities of the Ardra Star

The destruction of enemies, burning by fire, meeting with wicked people, taking up weapons and missiles, traveling among thieves, and the opening of fierce wounds. The possession or exorcism of Yakshas, spirits, ghosts, and Dakini groups—and any other fierce or harsh acts mentioned—should be performed in the Ardra star.

Ku 5, Khi 6, Cha 7, Nga 8

Ardra: Red color — single star — red belly. Group (Gana): Human-Female. Yoni: Dog. Deity: Rudra The Howler/Shiva. Nature: Fierce. Facing: Upward. Middle eye.
Now: The star's position is void, in the circle of Varuna. Tree: Khadira (Acacia). Bird: Snipe (Shashtika). Sound: The letter 'A'.
Rudra Sharma was born in this star. After twenty-one Ghatikas 1 Ghatika = 24 minutes, the "poisonous time" (Visha Nadis) occurs; travel should be avoided. However, if one eats sesame sweets after the first fourteen Ghatikas, the journey will be auspicious. If a fever begins under this star, there is a fear of death, or death/loss within three months.

The Remedy (Shanti):
One should invoke an image of Rudra: three-eyed, two-armed, holding a spear, riding a bull, wearing white clothes, and white in color. Offer white sandalwood, Datura flowers, Aguru incense, and cooked rice as an offering (Naivedya) with the prayer: "Salutations to Shambhu" (Namah Shambhave).