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Nakshatra 21 of 27 Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°00′

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha is the twenty-first of the 27 nakshatras, with its first pada in Sagittarius and the remaining three in Capricorn. Ruled by the Sun with the Vishvadevas (the universal gods) as its deity, it carries principle, steadfastness and lasting success. Uttara Ashadha natives are principled, steadfast and natural leaders.

Uttara Ashadha horoscope today Find your nakshatra
Lord
Sun
Deity
The Vishvadevas (universal gods)
Symbol
Elephant's tusk
Rashi
Sagittarius
Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°00′
Gana
Manushya (human)
Nature
Dhruva (fixed)
Yoni
Mongoose
Shakti
The power of lasting, unchallenged victory
Body Part
Thighs, waist
Lucky Colour
Saffron
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Direction
East

Lucky colour, number and direction are taken from Uttara Ashadha's ruling planet, Sun.

Personality

The Uttara Ashadha personality

Uttara Ashadha natives are principled, steadfast and natural leaders. As the Vishvadevas' nakshatra, their victories endure; they hold to the right path with patience.

Strengths

  • Principled and honest
  • Determined, they finish what they start
  • Dedication that wins lasting success
  • Leadership and the trust of all

Watch-outs

  • Stubbornness and sticking to their own path
  • Tiring from taking on too much responsibility
  • Sometimes seeming cold or reserved
  • Slow to adopt new ideas
The native

Uttara Ashadha male and female natives

Below is the general nature of Uttara Ashadha's male and female natives, across temperament, career, marriage and health. Physical traits: often a steady, serious bearing and a dependable, leaderly presence.

Uttara Ashadha Male

Nature

Principled, steadfast and a natural leader, he finishes what he starts. As the Vishvadevas' nakshatra his victories endure. Honest, though stubbornness and too much responsibility can wear him down.

Career

Administration, politics, law, management and public service suit him. He leads wherever success must be earned by holding to the right path with patience.

Marriage & family

Loyal, serious and devoted, he tends a relationship with full faith. He does not open up quickly. Watching his stubbornness and reserve keeps married life lasting.

Health

The thighs and waist are sensitive. Overwork and burden can bring back pain and fatigue, so rest and a balanced routine help.

Uttara Ashadha Female

Nature

Principled, determined and honest, she wins the trust of all. She finishes what she starts, but stubbornness and too much responsibility can tire her.

Career

Administration, management, law, teaching and public service suit her, where leadership and lasting effort meet.

Marriage & family

Loyal, serious and devoted. She does not open up quickly, but once she bonds she offers lasting companionship. Watching stubbornness keeps married life steady.

Health

Care for the thighs and waist. Too much burden can bring fatigue, so regular rest and a balanced diet help.

Mantra

Uttara Ashadha nakshatra mantra

Uttara Ashadha's deity is The Vishvadevas (universal gods). The mantra below is chanted to strengthen Uttara Ashadha's energy, especially on the day the Moon is in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra.

Om Vishvebhyo Devebhyo Namah

Chant 108 times · most auspicious on an Uttara Ashadha nakshatra day or on a Sunday.

Read about the ruling planet, Sun →

Muhurat

What Uttara Ashadha favours, and what to avoid

Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra, so by its nature certain activities are considered more auspicious in it.

Favourable for

  • Housewarming, ground-breaking and starting construction
  • Long-term, permanent works and beginnings
  • Farming, sowing and planting a garden
  • Buying property, jewellery and lasting goods

Better to avoid

  • Demolition and aggressive tasks
  • Hasty or temporary, short-term decisions
  • Steps born of conflict and strife
Padas

The 4 padas and name letters of Uttara Ashadha

Every nakshatra divides into 4 padas (quarters), and each pada has its own navamsa. Babies born in Uttara Ashadha are traditionally named beginning with its syllables: Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji.

1Pada 1 · Sagittarius navamsa (Jupiter)

Jupiter makes this quarter more idealistic, wise and principled.

2Pada 2 · Capricorn navamsa (Saturn)

Saturn makes this quarter more disciplined, hardworking and steady.

3Pada 3 · Aquarius navamsa (Saturn)

Saturn makes this quarter more firm, self-controlled and fixed on its goal.

4Pada 4 · Pisces navamsa (Jupiter)

Jupiter makes this quarter more generous, dharmic and guiding.

Compatibility

Uttara Ashadha compatibility

The guidance below is based on Uttara Ashadha's yoni (Mongoose) and gana (Manushya (human)) and is a general indication only. A precise match needs the full Ashtakoot guna-milan of both charts.

Good match

Uttara Ashadha matches well with nakshatras friendly to its Mongoose yoni and Manushya gana, where steadiness and honesty meet on both sides. A partner who respects their principles suits them best.

Needs care

A little care helps with yoni-opposed or very restless, changeable nakshatras, since Uttara Ashadha's steadfastness and their flightiness can sometimes clash.

Uttara Ashadha, frequently asked questions

Sun is the ruling planet (nakshatra swami) of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, so Sun's qualities show strongly in its natives.

Uttara Ashadha spans Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°00′, within the Sagittarius sign.

Uttara Ashadha natives are principled, steadfast and natural leaders. As the Vishvadevas' nakshatra, their victories endure; they hold to the right path with patience.

Uttara Ashadha's firm, principled energy blooms in work that needs leadership and lasting effort. The Sun's touch suits administration, politics, law, management and public service. Wherever success must be earned by holding to the right path with patience, Uttara Ashadha natives lead the way.

Principled, steadfast and a natural leader, he finishes what he starts. As the Vishvadevas' nakshatra his victories endure. Honest, though stubbornness and too much responsibility can wear him down.

Principled, determined and honest, she wins the trust of all. She finishes what she starts, but stubbornness and too much responsibility can tire her.

The mantra for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra is "Om Vishvebhyo Devebhyo Namah", dedicated to its deity The Vishvadevas (universal gods).

Uttara Ashadha's four padas begin with Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. By tradition, a baby is named starting with the syllable of its pada.

Sun rules Uttara Ashadha, so its lucky colour is saffron, lucky number is 1 and favourable direction is east.

The deity of Uttara Ashadha is The Vishvadevas (universal gods).

Uttara Ashadha's symbol is Elephant's tusk.

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