Ardra Nakshatra: Symbols & Aesthetics

The sixth lunar mansion in the zodiac cycle is the rebellious Ardra nakshatra. 'Ardra' literally means the 'moist one' in Vedic text. This lunar mansion falls completely within the Gemini sign. 

Gemini is the place where our mind begins to analyze logically others and form opinions about different aspects of life. It is the sign of self-interests, socialization, and gossip.

There is a strong co-relation of wearing feathers in hair with Ardra placements. The famous French fashion designer YSL or Yves Saint Laurent had Ketu in Ardra and his muse was Ardra moon Laetitia Casta.

Ardra natives also love Moroccan's aesthetics. YSL felt drawn to this country. So much so that he built bought a small house in the Medina and named it Dar el-Hanch (the Snake's House). Snake: correlating to Ardra's Rahu rulership.  

In terms of beauty and makeup, Ardra women are very particular. Due to the influence of Rahu and Mercury, they love makeup and extensive beauty treatments. Most of them prefer high luxury brands and fine scented perfumes. Due to the Vata nature of Rahu, these women can have a tendency of having dry skin.

Celebrity Twin: Taylor Swift, Laetitia Casta, Ruby Rose & Lena Dunham.