Nakshatra 21 of 27

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra

The star of final victory: integrity, endurance and leadership.

Uttara Ashadha is lasting victory, won through integrity and patience. Natives are principled, responsible and respected leaders who finish what they start. The Sun as lord gives authority, and the star spans Sagittarius and Capricorn.

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Span: Sagittarius 26°40′ – Capricorn 10°00′
Ruling planet: Sun
Deity: Vishvadevas
Symbol: Elephant's tusk
Gana: Manushya
Yoni: Mongoose (male)

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Your birth star is the nakshatra the Moon occupied when you were born. It sets your first Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.

Calculated with the sidereal zodiac and the Lahiri ayanamsa.

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At a glance

Uttara Ashadha nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The latter invincible one
Zodiac span	Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°00′ (sidereal)
Sign	Sagittarius and Capricorn
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Sun · Mahadasha of 6 years
Presiding deity	Vishvadevas
Symbol	Elephant's tusk
Gana (temperament)	Manushya
Yoni (animal)	Mongoose, male
Nadi	Antya (Kapha)
Nature (for muhurta)	Dhruva (fixed): good for permanent beginnings: foundations, house construction, long-term commitments
Naming syllables	Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji

The Vishvadevas, universal gods of virtue, preside; the symbol is an elephant's tusk or a small bed. The elephant's strength and steadiness describe the star.

Personality

Uttara Ashadha traits

Strengths

Ethical and principled
Patient and persistent
Respected leader
Responsible and loyal

Challenges

Rigidity or self-righteousness
Slow start in life
Taking on too much

Careers that suit Uttara Ashadha

Government and administrationLaw and justiceMilitaryManagementTeaching and religionNon-profit leadership

Four quarters

The four padas of Uttara Ashadha

Pada 1

Syllable “Bhe”

Sagittarius 26°40′ – Capricorn 0°00′ · Navamsa Sagittarius (lord Jupiter)

Sagittarius navamsa (Jupiter), in Sagittarius: idealistic and generous; teachers and guides.

Pada 2

Syllable “Bho”

Capricorn 0°00′ – Capricorn 3°20′ · Navamsa Capricorn (lord Saturn)

Capricorn navamsa (Saturn), in Capricorn: highly ambitious and disciplined.

Pada 3

Syllable “Ja”

Capricorn 3°20′ – Capricorn 6°40′ · Navamsa Aquarius (lord Saturn)

Aquarius navamsa (Saturn), in Capricorn: humanitarian and scientific.

Pada 4

Syllable “Ji”

Capricorn 6°40′ – Capricorn 10°00′ · Navamsa Pisces (lord Jupiter)

Pisces navamsa (Jupiter), in Capricorn: compassionate and spiritual leadership.

Love and marriage

Uttara Ashadha in relationships

Faithful, responsible partners. They show love through duty, and may need to show warmth more openly.

Gana

Manushya

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Mongoose

Same yoni: none (pairs with Abhijit)

Nadi

Antya (Kapha)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Knees, bones and skin; stamina is strong but rest is often neglected.

Traditional practice

Offering water to the Sun and honouring one's commitments suit Uttara Ashadha.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Uttara Ashadha FAQs

Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?

Sun. People born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha begin life in Sun Mahadasha, which lasts 6 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Uttara Ashadha?

Bhe (pada 1), Bho (pada 2), Ja (pada 3), Ji (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Uttara Ashadha in?

Uttara Ashadha spans Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°00′, so it falls in both Sagittarius and Capricorn. Your Moon sign depends on the pada.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Ashadha?

Gana: Manushya. Yoni: male mongoose. Nadi: Antya (Kapha). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Uttara Ashadha a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva nakshatra, traditionally suited to permanent beginnings: foundations, house construction, long-term commitments. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.