Uttara Ashadha nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Uttara Ashadha is nakshatra 21 of 27. Its name means "The latter invincible one". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Uttara Ashadha is the 21st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) – 10°00′ Makar (Capricorn). It is ruled by the Sun; its deity is Vishvadevas (symbol: elephant tusk). Uttara Ashadha natives are principled, patient and responsible; this nakshatra brings lasting, final victory, though natives can be serious or rigid. Name syllables: Be, Bo, Ja, Ji.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Uttara Ashadha
"Uttara Ashadha" means "The latter invincible one". Its presiding deity is Vishvadevas and its symbol is elephant tusk. It covers 26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) – 10°00′ Makar (Capricorn) of the sidereal zodiac.
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha are principled, patient and responsible; this nakshatra brings lasting, final victory, though natives can be serious or rigid.
Career themes: government, leadership, law, management, social causes.
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′–30°00′ Sagittarius | Be | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 0°00′–3°20′ Capricorn | Bo | Makar (Capricorn) | Makar (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 3°20′–6°40′ Capricorn | Ja | Makar (Capricorn) | Kumbh (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 6°40′–10°00′ Capricorn | Ji | Makar (Capricorn) | Meen (Pisces) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Manushya
- Yoni: Mongoose
- Nadi: Antya (Kapha)
- First Mahadasha: Sun (6 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Sun (Surya). People born in Uttara Ashadha begin life in the Sun Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 6 years in full.
Which rashi is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra in?
Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Makar (Capricorn). It spans 26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) – 10°00′ Makar (Capricorn).
What are the name syllables for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Be, Bo, Ja, Ji. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Ashadha?
Gana: Manushya, yoni: Mongoose, nadi: Antya (Kapha). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.