Anuradha

Born with Chandra in Anuradha, Mitra's star of friendship, you make friends wherever you go and keep them — loyal, determined, energetic and hard-working. Shani's star in Mangal's sign gives stamina and a practical, technical mind: mining and engineering, medicine and surgery, law, machinery, industry and music all suit Anuradha. The same force can turn hard or unforgiving when crossed — let old hurts go. Watch the lower body: constipation, piles and the bladder ask for a regular, fibre-rich routine.

The four padas

Pada 1 — Simha navamsha (Surya); names begin with Na (ना). Hard-working and never idle; KP names mines and metals, farming of roots and bulbs, inspection and accounts.

Pada 2 — Kanya navamsha (Budh); names begin with Ni (नी). Robust, pleasant and sympathetic — the comfort-loving quarter; moderation keeps it healthy.

Pada 3 — Tula navamsha (Shukra); names begin with Nu (नू). Concentrated and intuitive, drawn to meditation and hidden things; KP names oil and boring, machinery and underground works.

Pada 4 — Vrishchika navamsha (Mangal), vargottama; names begin with Ne (ने). Clever, analytic and faithful; KP's Guru sub makes managers, administrators, mine owners and philosophers.

Health

The bladder, lower bowel and reproductive organs: constipation, piles, painful or scanty periods; the nose and throat (catarrh). Keep a fibre-rich diet and a regular routine, and see a doctor for anything persistent.

Work the books name

• mining and mechanical engineering
• medicine, surgery and dentistry
• the law and judging
• industry, machinery and oil engines
• instrumental music and acting
• homeopathy
• leather, wool and hides
• coal, ores and oilseeds
• water divining and well boring
• security and custodial work

A day under this star is good for

• making friends and joining a group
• marriage talks and engagements
• music and the arts
• first wearing of new clothes (KP: friendship and social success)
• yoga and meditation in a Shani hora (KP)