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Uttara Ashadha nakshatra: meaning and traits
Uttara Ashadha is the 21st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 26°40' Sagittarius to 10° Capricorn in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by the Sun, its deity is the Vishvadevas, the universal gods, and its symbol is the planks of a bed (or elephant tusk). Its themes are integrity, lasting victory, responsibility, ethics. Uttara Ashadha, "the later victory", spans Sagittarius and Capricorn.
Uttara Ashadha at a glance
| Number | 21 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | उत्तराषाढ़ा |
| Span | 26°40' Sagittarius to 10° Capricorn (Sagittarius and Capricorn) |
| Ruling planet | Sun (Vimshottari mahadasha of 6 years) |
| Deity | the Vishvadevas, the universal gods |
| Symbol | the planks of a bed (or elephant tusk) |
| Gana | Manushya (human, balanced between ideals and practical needs) |
| Yoni | Mongoose |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Keywords | integrity, lasting victory, responsibility, ethics |
Nature of Uttara Ashadha
Uttara Ashadha, "the later victory", spans Sagittarius and Capricorn. Its wins come slowly but last, because they are built on principle.
Strengths
Integrity, patience, leadership, fairness, and a deep sense of duty.
Growth edges
High principles can become rigidity. Uttara Ashadha grows by leaving room for other people's ways of doing right.
Uttara Ashadha in relationships
Committed, respectful and steady. They take vows seriously.
In kundli matching, Uttara Ashadha counts as Manushya gana for the Gana koota, the mongoose for the Yoni koota and Antya nadi for the Nadi koota. A partner whose Moon is in another Antya nadi nakshatra (Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Shravana, Revati) shares the same nadi, which scores 0 of 8 Nadi points unless a classical exception applies. How guna milan works.
Work and direction
Government, administration, law, leadership, ethics-led business and long-horizon projects.
These are tendencies, not limits. Your lagna, the 10th house and your current dasha shape career far more than the birth nakshatra alone.
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20'. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which colours the nakshatra's expression:
- Pada 1: Sagittarius navamsa
- Pada 2: Capricorn navamsa
- Pada 3: Aquarius navamsa
- Pada 4: Pisces navamsa
Uttara Ashadha and the dasha cycle
With the Moon in Uttara Ashadha, the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Sun. The Sun also rules Krittika and Uttara Phalguni, so these three nakshatras share a dasha starting point and a family resemblance. How dashas work.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ruling planet of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by the Sun. People with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha begin life in the Sun mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 6 years in full; the balance left at birth depends on the Moon's exact degree.
Which zodiac sign is Uttara Ashadha in?
Uttara Ashadha spans 26°40' Sagittarius to 10° Capricorn in the sidereal zodiac, so it falls in Sagittarius and Capricorn.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha is Manushya gana, its yoni (animal) is the mongoose, and its nadi is Antya. These are used in Ashtakoota kundli matching.
Who is the deity of Uttara Ashadha?
The presiding deity of Uttara Ashadha is the Vishvadevas, the universal gods, and its symbol is the planks of a bed (or elephant tusk).
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