Predictive Nakshatra Astrology Facebook Series by Dr Arjun Pai

Ardra Nakshatra: Example #1 Franklin D Roosevelt (Source: Astrodatabank, Rodden Rating

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1. 11L Moon is posited in Ardra (Pada 3) in the 10H in F D Roosevelt’s chart. It is conjunct with
a malefic 3L and 8L Mars (Retrograde) and aspected by Yogakara 4L and 5L Saturn
(debilitated).
2. Ardra is also called the “Star of Sorrow” or the “Star of Oppression” which attributes it to the
tears of the Rudra when he was born. "As the Governor of New York Roosevelt served as a
reform governor from 1929 to 1932, and promoted the enactment of programs to combat the
Great Depression that occurred during his governorship" - Wikipedia. Note that Moon is placed
in his 10H of career in Ardra. The presiding deity is Rudra the Lord of the destructive storms and
thunder, which can relate to Karma of FDR was to reform the City and later the Country from
the Great Depression.
3. The Purushartha (Goal) of Ardra nakshatra is Kama (Latent Desires, Passion). "In 1918,
Eleanor found that Franklin was having an affair with her secretary, Lucy Mercer. Their
marriage survived, but in name only; they occupied separate bedrooms and lived separate lives."
- Astrodatabank. 11L Moon (fickle and emotional nature) is in 12H (bed pleasures and secret
affairs) from its own house Cancer in Ardra nakshatra conjunct 8L (Sexual favours and scandals)
Mars in Gemini. FDR was known for the many secret affairs he had during his four long terms as
the President of USA.
4. The creative faculty of Ardra nakshatra is "Yatna Shakti" which has the power to “Make an
Effort and Achievement”. "On 8/11/1921, while at Campabello, he swung his legs over the side
of the bed to get up and found himself paralyzed from the waist down by polio. Through sheer
force of will, he pushed himself through years of rehab, with hours of exercise and hours
immersed in water. He did regain most of his bodily functions but could never again walk
unaided, and wore heavy braces on his legs."- Astrodatabank. 11L (Legs) Moon is in Ardra
nakshatra conjunct Mars and aspected by another malefic Saturn. But the ability to make an
effort to come out of his sorrows and to rise to the powerful position of being the US President
can be attributed Yatna Shakti of Ardra in this example.
5. The animal associated with Ardra is the Female Dog. FDR got a Black Scottish Terrier, as a
gift from a relative in the early 1940s. The Dog was named Fala by Roosevelt. Fala followed
Roosevelt everywhere, becoming part of his public image. Fala was called the "most
photographed dog in the world” during FDR’s times. Note that the desire of the nakshatra is "To
Gain Lordship Over the Animals". FDR was a great pet and animal lover.
6. Ardra is a Tikshna (Tragic/Sharp/ Dreadful) Nakshatra. As a result, Ardra natives actions can
cause torment or pain to others. Also note that the varna (caste) of Ardra is a Butcher type. The
attack on Pearl Harbour by Imperial Japanese Army in December 1941 led to the United States'
entry into World War II. Roosevelt's third term as US President was dominated by World War II.
"World War II fatality statistics vary, with estimates of total dead ranging from 50 million to
more than 80 million. The higher figure of 80 million includes deaths from war-related disease
and famine" - Wikipedia. Making WWII as one of the bloodiest wars ever fought on this planet
and demonstrating the TriMurthi (Process) of Ardra i.e Shiva (The Lord of Dissolution and
Destruction) playing through the Ardra Moon chart of FDR.