Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Uttara Bhadrapada is nakshatra 26 of 27. Its name means "The latter lucky feet". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Uttara Bhadrapada is the 26th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 3°20′–16°40′ Meen (Pisces). It is ruled by Saturn; its deity is Ahir Budhnya (symbol: twins / back of a cot). Uttara Bhadrapada natives are wise, calm and self-controlled; natives are patient and compassionate, though they can be withdrawn. Name syllables: Du, Tha, Jha, Da.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Uttara Bhadrapada
"Uttara Bhadrapada" means "The latter lucky feet". Its presiding deity is Ahir Budhnya and its symbol is twins / back of a cot. It covers 3°20′–16°40′ Meen (Pisces) of the sidereal zodiac.
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada are wise, calm and self-controlled; natives are patient and compassionate, though they can be withdrawn.
Career themes: counselling, charity, research, writing, administration.
The four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′–6°40′ Pisces | Du | Meen (Pisces) | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 6°40′–10°00′ Pisces | Tha | Meen (Pisces) | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 10°00′–13°20′ Pisces | Jha | Meen (Pisces) | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 13°20′–16°40′ Pisces | Da | Meen (Pisces) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
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: Cow
- Nadi: Madhya (Pitta)
- First Mahadasha: Saturn (19 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 Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Saturn (Shani). People born in Uttara Bhadrapada begin life in the Saturn Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 19 years in full.
Which rashi is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra in?
Meen (Pisces). It spans 3°20′–16°40′ Meen (Pisces).
What are the name syllables for Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Du, Tha, Jha, Da. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Bhadrapada?
Gana: Manushya, yoni: Cow, nadi: Madhya (Pitta). 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.