Nakshatra 26 of 27

Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra

The deep star: wisdom, restraint and inner peace.

Uttara Bhadrapada is the calm depth of the ocean. Natives are wise, disciplined, compassionate and in control of their emotions. Saturn as lord gives patience and endurance, and Pisces adds spirituality.

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Span: Pisces 3°20′ – Pisces 16°40′
Ruling planet: Saturn
Deity: Ahir Budhnya
Symbol: Back of a funeral cot
Gana: Manushya
Yoni: Cow (female)

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At a glance

Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The latter lucky feet
Zodiac span	Pisces 3°20′ to Pisces 16°40′ (sidereal)
Sign	Pisces
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Saturn · Mahadasha of 19 years
Presiding deity	Ahir Budhnya
Symbol	Back of a funeral cot
Gana (temperament)	Manushya
Yoni (animal)	Cow, female
Nadi	Madhya (Pitta)
Nature (for muhurta)	Dhruva (fixed): good for permanent beginnings: foundations, house construction, long-term commitments
Naming syllables	Du, Tha, Jha, Na

Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep, presides; the symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot or a twin, standing for wisdom drawn from the depths.

Personality

Uttara Bhadrapada traits

Strengths

Calm and patient
Wise and disciplined
Generous and kind
Good counsellor

Challenges

Laziness or withdrawal
Holding feelings in
Slow to act

Careers that suit Uttara Bhadrapada

Counselling and therapyResearch and philosophyCharity and social workYoga and meditation teachingFinanceWriting

Four quarters

The four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada

Pada 1

Syllable “Du”

Pisces 3°20′ – Pisces 6°40′ · Navamsa Leo (lord Sun)

Leo navamsa (Sun): confident and generous; leaders with wisdom.

Pada 2

Syllable “Tha”

Pisces 6°40′ – Pisces 10°00′ · Navamsa Virgo (lord Mercury)

Virgo navamsa (Mercury): practical and analytical; careful service.

Pada 3

Syllable “Jha”

Pisces 10°00′ – Pisces 13°20′ · Navamsa Libra (lord Venus)

Libra navamsa (Venus): harmonious and artistic; peaceful relationships.

Pada 4

Syllable “Na”

Pisces 13°20′ – Pisces 16°40′ · Navamsa Scorpio (lord Mars)

Scorpio navamsa (Mars): intense and mystical; deep research.

Love and marriage

Uttara Bhadrapada in relationships

Faithful, protective and stable partners who bring calm to the home.

Gana

Manushya

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Cow

Same yoni: Uttara Phalguni

Nadi

Madhya (Pitta)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Feet, legs and digestion; generally steady health with regular habits.

Traditional practice

Worship of Lord Shiva and meditation, especially at dawn, suit this star.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Uttara Bhadrapada FAQs

Which planet rules Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?

Saturn. People born with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada begin life in Saturn Mahadasha, which lasts 19 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 Bhadrapada?

Du (pada 1), Tha (pada 2), Jha (pada 3), Na (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Uttara Bhadrapada in?

Uttara Bhadrapada lies wholly in Pisces, from Pisces 3°20′ to Pisces 16°40′.

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

Gana: Manushya. Yoni: female cow. Nadi: Madhya (Pitta). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Uttara Bhadrapada a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Uttara Bhadrapada 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.