Nakshatra 26 of 27
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra (उत्तर भाद्रपद)
Uttara Bhadrapada lies in Pisces and is ruled by Saturn. It is the calm, deep nakshatra of wisdom and self-control, said to carry the stillness of the ocean floor.
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Saturn (Shani)
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Deity
- Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep
- Symbol
- Twins, or the back of a funeral cot
- Gana
- Manushya
- Animal symbol
- Female cow
- Dasha years
- 19 years (Saturn mahadasha)
Uttara Bhadrapada personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Patience, wisdom, compassion and self-control. People find its composure steadying.
Challenges
Withdrawal, procrastination and a habit of holding back feelings.
Career and relationships
Career
Counselling, spirituality, teaching, writing, law, healing, charity and research.
Love and marriage
Gentle, caring and dependable. Needs time and a patient partner to open up.
Uttara Bhadrapada 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 | Du | Leo |
| 2 | Tha | Virgo |
| 3 | Jha | Libra |
| 4 | Na | Scorpio |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra remedies
Worship Shiva and Saturn on Saturdays; service, silence and meditation are the traditional supports.
For the ruling planet Saturn, Saturdayis the traditional day and “Om Shanaishcharaya 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 Bhadrapada nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Saturn (Shani). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Uttara Bhadrapada starts life in the Saturn mahadasha, which lasts 19 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra in?
Uttara Bhadrapada lies in Pisces (3°20' to 16°40') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada are Du, Tha, Jha, Na. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep. The symbol is twins, or the back of a funeral cot, and the nakshatra belongs to the Manushya gana.
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