Uttara Ashadha nakshatra
उत्तराषाढ़ा · ruled by Sun · 26°40′ Dhanu – 9°60′ Makara
Uttara Ashadha is nakshatra 21 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 26°40′ Dhanu to 9°60′ Makara; it is ruled by Sun. It is the nakshatra of lasting, ethical success — the victory that endures because it was won fairly. Natives are traditionally principled, patient, responsible and widely respected.
What is Uttara Ashadha like?
Uttara Ashadha, “the later victory”, belongs to the Vishvedevas, the ten universal gods, and its symbol is an elephant’s tusk. It is the nakshatra of lasting, ethical success — the victory that endures because it was won fairly. Natives are traditionally principled, patient, responsible and widely respected. The Sun gives leadership and integrity.
Key strengths
- Integrity
- Patient perseverance
- Leadership
- Sense of responsibility
Traditional fields of work
Government, law, leadership roles, administration, teaching, military and long-term institutional careers.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Dhanu | Dhanu | Bhe (भे) |
| 2 | 0°00′ Makara | Makara | Bho (भो) |
| 3 | 3°20′ Makara | Kumbha | Ja (जा) |
| 4 | 6°40′ Makara | Meena | Ji (जी) |
How does Uttara Ashadha shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Uttara Ashadha, life begins in Sun mahadasha. Sun’s full period is 6 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Uttara Ashadha the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Uttara Ashadha gives almost the full 6 years, while one near the end gives only months. Moon dasha (10 years) follows.
How does Uttara Ashadha work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Antya nadi: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Shravana, Revati. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Manushya) — full 6 Gana points: Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada.
What else do people ask about Uttara Ashadha?
Who is the lord of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun, and its deity is Vishvedevas (universal gods). People born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha begin life in the Sun Vimshottari dasha (a 6-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Moon.
What are the name syllables for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji (भे, भो, जा, जी). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha is Manushya gana, Mongoose yoni (male) and Antya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Uttara Ashadha in?
Uttara Ashadha spans 26°40′ Dhanu to 9°60′ Makara, so it lies in Dhanu and Makara.
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