Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra उत्तराषाढ़ा

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

Final, lasting victory. Uttara Ashadha people are principled, patient and respected for doing what is right.

Ruling planetSun
DeityThe vishvedevas, the universal gods
SymbolAn elephant tusk
RashiSagittarius (Dhanu) and Capricorn (Makara)
GanaManushya
Yoni (animal)Mongoose
NadiAntya

The four padas and baby name letters

PadaRashiSpanName starts with
1Sagittarius26°40′ – 30°00′ Bhe भे
2Capricorn0°00′ – 3°20′ Bho भो
3Capricorn3°20′ – 6°40′ Ja जा
4Capricorn6°40′ – 10°00′ Ji जी

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Uttara Ashadha in a birth chart

Your birth nakshatra (janma nakshatra) is the one the Moon was in when you were born. With Uttara Ashadha, the Moon is in Sagittarius (Dhanu) or Capricorn (Makara), and Sun rules the first dasha of your life in the Vimshottari system, which is why your Mahadasha sequence starts with Sun. In Kundli matching, its Manushya gana, Mongoose yoni and Antya nadi count for 18 of the 36 points.

Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?

Sun. People born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha begin life in the Sun Mahadasha.

Which rashi is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra in?

Uttara Ashadha spans 26°40′ Sagittarius to 10°00′ Capricorn, so its rashi is Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Capricorn (Makara). The pada decides which one.

What are the name letters for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?

By pada: Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. Names for a child are traditionally begun with the sound of the birth pada.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Ashadha?

Manushya gana, Mongoose yoni and Antya nadi. These are compared in Kundli matching.

Who is the deity of Uttara Ashadha?

The Vishvedevas, the universal gods; its symbol is an elephant tusk.