Nakshatra 21 of 27 · Sagittarius / Capricorn
Uttara Ashadha.
An elephant's tusk or a small bed
Uttara Ashadha is the final victory: principled, responsible and enduring, it wins slowly and keeps what it wins.
- Lord
- Sun (Surya)
- Deity
- The Vishvedevas, the universal gods
- Span
- 26°40′ Sagittarius – 10° Capricorn
- Syllables
- Be · Bo · Ja · Ji
- Gana
- Manushya
- Nadi
- Antya (Kapha)
- Yoni
- Mongoose (male)
- Dasha years
- 6 (Sun)
Four quarters
The padas of Uttara Ashadha
Each pada is 3°20′ and falls in its own navamsa (D9) sign — the chart astrologers read for marriage and inner strength. Each also carries the syllable traditionally used for names.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′–30° Sagittarius | Sagittarius | Be |
| 2 | 0°–3°20′ Capricorn | Capricorn | Bo |
| 3 | 3°20′–6°40′ Capricorn | Aquarius | Ja |
| 4 | 6°40′–10° Capricorn | Pisces | Ji |
Temperament
The nature of Uttara Ashadha
Gifts
- Integrity
- Endurance
- Leadership by example
Lessons
- Rigidity
- Self-righteousness
- Carrying too much alone
Work that suits Uttara Ashadha
- Government and law
- Leadership
- Ethics and governance
Guna Milan
Uttara Ashadha in a match
When two charts are matched, the birth nakshatras decide four of the eight kootas: Tara, which compares the two nakshatras with each other, and these three, which belong to Uttara Ashadha itself.
Gana · temperament
Manushya
Human temperament: balanced between ideals and worldly needs.
Nadi · constitution
Antya (Kapha)
Partners of the same nadi score none of its eight points — the classic nadi dosha.
Yoni · instinct
Mongoose, male
Yoni compares natural instincts and intimacy through the animal of each nakshatra.
Vimshottari
Where your dashas begin
The nakshatra of your Moon at birth chooses the first chapter of your life. A Moon in Uttara Ashadha opens in Sun's mahadasha, and the periods follow in this order.
- Sun6 years
- Moon10 years
- Mars7 years
- Rahu18 years
- Jupiter16 years
- Saturn19 years
- Mercury17 years
- Ketu7 years
- Venus20 years
Questions
Uttara Ashadha, briefly answered
Who rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun (Surya) in the Vimshottari system, and its presiding deity is The Vishvedevas, the universal gods.
What are the name syllables for Uttara Ashadha?
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha are linked to the syllables Be, Bo, Ja, Ji. Traditionally a name beginning with the syllable of one's birth pada is considered auspicious.
Which sign is Uttara Ashadha in?
Uttara Ashadha spans 26°40′ Sagittarius – 10° Capricorn, crossing from Sagittarius into Capricorn.
Which dasha does a Moon in Uttara Ashadha begin with?
A person born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha begins life in Sun's mahadasha, a 6-year period. How much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra.
What is the gana, nadi and yoni of Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha is of Manushya gana, Antya (Kapha) nadi, and its yoni is the male mongoose. All three are weighed in Guna Milan.
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