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Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra: meaning and traits
Uttara Bhadrapada is the 26th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 3°20' Pisces to 16°40' Pisces in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Saturn, its deity is Ahir Budhnya, serpent of the depths, and its symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot (or twins). Its themes are depth, calm, wisdom, restraint. Uttara Bhadrapada is fully in Pisces.
Uttara Bhadrapada at a glance
| Number | 26 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | उत्तर भाद्रपद |
| Span | 3°20' Pisces to 16°40' Pisces (Pisces) |
| Ruling planet | Saturn (Vimshottari mahadasha of 19 years) |
| Deity | Ahir Budhnya, serpent of the depths |
| Symbol | the back legs of a funeral cot (or twins) |
| Gana | Manushya (human, balanced between ideals and practical needs) |
| Yoni | Cow |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Keywords | depth, calm, wisdom, restraint |
Nature of Uttara Bhadrapada
Uttara Bhadrapada is fully in Pisces. Where Purva Bhadrapada is fire, this is still, deep water: calm, wise and self-controlled.
Strengths
Composure, patience, compassion, wisdom, and the ability to stay steady when others panic.
Growth edges
Calm can become withdrawal. Uttara Bhadrapada grows by sharing its inner life and acting on its wisdom.
Uttara Bhadrapada in relationships
Gentle, protective and devoted. They offer steadiness and want depth.
In kundli matching, Uttara Bhadrapada counts as Manushya gana for the Gana koota, the cow for the Yoni koota and Madhya nadi for the Nadi koota. A partner whose Moon is in another Madhya nadi nakshatra (Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta) shares the same nadi, which scores 0 of 8 Nadi points unless a classical exception applies. How guna milan works.
Work and direction
Counselling, research, charity, teaching, spiritual work, and long-term planning roles.
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 Bhadrapada
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20'. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which colours the nakshatra's expression:
- Pada 1: Leo navamsa
- Pada 2: Virgo navamsa
- Pada 3: Libra navamsa
- Pada 4: Scorpio navamsa
Uttara Bhadrapada and the dasha cycle
With the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada, the Vimshottari dasha begins with Saturn. Saturn also rules Pushya and Anuradha, 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 Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Saturn. People with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada begin life in the Saturn mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 19 years in full; the balance left at birth depends on the Moon's exact degree.
Which zodiac sign is Uttara Bhadrapada in?
Uttara Bhadrapada spans 3°20' Pisces to 16°40' Pisces in the sidereal zodiac, so it falls in Pisces.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Bhadrapada?
Uttara Bhadrapada is Manushya gana, its yoni (animal) is the cow, and its nadi is Madhya. These are used in Ashtakoota kundli matching.
Who is the deity of Uttara Bhadrapada?
The presiding deity of Uttara Bhadrapada is Ahir Budhnya, serpent of the depths, and its symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot (or twins).
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