Nakshatra 21 of 27
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (उत्तराषाढ़ा)
Uttara Ashadha, 'the later invincible', spans Sagittarius and Capricorn. It is the nakshatra of lasting victory, earned through principle and sustained effort rather than flash.
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Sun (Surya)
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius and Capricorn
- Deity
- The Vishvadevas, universal gods
- Symbol
- Elephant's tusk
- Gana
- Manushya
- Animal symbol
- Male mongoose
- Dasha years
- 6 years (Sun mahadasha)
Uttara Ashadha personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Integrity, leadership, patience and the persistence to win slowly and fairly.
Challenges
Rigidity, reserve and a habit of taking on too much responsibility.
Career and relationships
Career
Government, law, administration, military, management, teaching and any long-horizon career.
Love and marriage
Reliable and principled. Slow to commit but extremely steady once it does.
Uttara Ashadha padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhe | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Bho | Capricorn |
| 3 | Ja | Aquarius |
| 4 | Ji | Pisces |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra remedies
Offer water to the Sun on Sundays; honouring principles and serving a larger cause is supportive.
For the ruling planet Sun, Sundayis the traditional day and “Om Suryaya Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Uttara Ashadha nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun (Surya). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Uttara Ashadha starts life in the Sun mahadasha, which lasts 6 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra in?
Uttara Ashadha lies in Sagittarius (26°40' to 30°00') and Capricorn (0°00' to 10°00') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Uttara Ashadha are Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
The Vishvadevas, universal gods. The symbol is elephant's tusk, and the nakshatra belongs to the Manushya gana.
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