Nakshatra 21 · उत्तराषाढ़ा नक्षत्र
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Uttara Ashadha spans 26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Sun, its deity is The Vishvedevas (universal gods) and its symbol is an elephant’s tusk.
Uttara Ashadha at a glance
| Number | 21 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara |
| Rashi | Dhanu (धनु), Makara (मकर) |
| Lord | Sun (सूर्य) |
| Deity | The Vishvedevas (universal gods) (विश्वेदेव) |
| Symbol | an elephant’s tusk |
| Meaning of the name | The latter invincible one |
| Nature | Dhruva (fixed) (ध्रुव) |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Mongoose (Nakul) |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Tree | Kathal (jackfruit) (कटहल) |
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra traits
Uttara Ashadha natives are often described as principled, patient and responsible. They tend to commit to long-term goals, act with integrity and earn lasting respect.
High standards can make them serious or hard on themselves. Making room for rest and lightness helps them enjoy the success they work toward.
Fields commonly linked with Uttara Ashadha: government and administration, law, management, military service.
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ to 30°00′ | Dhanu | Dhanu | Bhe भे |
| 2 | 0°00′ to 3°20′ | Makara | Makara | Bho भो |
| 3 | 3°20′ to 6°40′ | Makara | Kumbha | Ja जा |
| 4 | 6°40′ to 10°00′ | Makara | Meena | Ji जी |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashis: Dhanu rashi and Makar rashi.
What a Uttara Ashadha day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Uttara Ashadha, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- laying a foundation
- moving into a new home (griha pravesh)
- buying land or property
- starting long-term work
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Uttara Ashadha
Who is the lord of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Sun (सूर्य). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha starts life in Sun’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Uttara Ashadha?
Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji for the four padas (भे, भो, जा, जी). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Uttara Ashadha in?
It spans two rashis: pada 1 in Dhanu, pada 2 in Makara, pada 3 in Makara, pada 4 in Makara.
Is Uttara Ashadha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva nakshatra, traditionally suited to laying a foundation and moving into a new home (griha pravesh); for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.