Nakshatra 21 of 27 · उत्तराषाढ़ा
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha is the twenty-first nakshatra. It runs from late Sagittarius into early Capricorn, from 26 degrees 40 minutes Sagittarius to 10 degrees Capricorn. Its ruler is the Sun. Its gods are the Vishvedevas, the universal gods. Its sign is an elephant's tusk. The name means the later victory, the win that lasts. So this is a star of true, lasting success and integrity.
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Deity
- Vishvedevas
- Symbol
- Elephant tusk
- Zodiac span
- 26°40′ Sagittarius to 10° Capricorn
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Nadi
- Adi (Vata)
- Element
- Air
- Animal (yoni)
- Mongoose
- Gender
- Female
- Lucky color
- Copper
- Lucky number
- 1
- Lucky day
- Sunday
- Gemstone
- Ruby
What Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Means
If your Moon is in Uttara Ashadha, you are honest, steady, and responsible. You win not by rushing but by doing the right thing over the long run. People trust you, and your success, when it comes, tends to last because it is built on a firm base.
The hard side is that you can be slow to start, too fixed, or so responsible that you carry too much. You may put duty above joy. Learning to act with confidence and to let yourself rest is the main lesson of this star.
Mythology and Symbolism
The gods of Uttara Ashadha are the Vishvedevas, the ten universal gods who together hold every good quality, such as truth, will, skill, time, and desire. This gives the star a balanced, complete strength and a deep sense of doing what is right for all.
The name means the later, lasting victory, and the elephant's tusk shows unbreakable strength and dignity. Where the star before it wins the early battle, Uttara Ashadha wins the war that lasts. Its people build success that stands the test of time.
Uttara Ashadha Personality Traits
Strengths
- Honest, fair, and full of integrity
- Steady and responsible, keeps its word
- Builds lasting, well-founded success
- Patient and strong through the long run
- Trusted leader who does the right thing
Things to watch
- Slow to start or to take a chance
- Too fixed and set in its ways
- Carries too much duty and burden
- Puts responsibility above joy
- Can be stubborn or overly serious
Career and Work
Uttara Ashadha people do well in leadership built on trust. Government, administration, law, and any post that needs integrity and staying power suit this star.
The Sun's rule and the balanced Vishvedevas favour public service, social causes, and any work that helps the wider good. People look to them to do the right thing.
They build slow and lasting success, so they do well in long-term ventures, institutions, and pioneering work that others carry on after them. They need work with real purpose.
Love and Marriage
In love, Uttara Ashadha people are sincere, loyal, and steady. They commit for the long run, keep their promises, and build a bond that is strong and dependable.
The care point is duty over joy. They may be slow to open up, or treat love as a serious responsibility more than a delight. When they add warmth and play, they make deeply faithful, lifelong partners.
Health
Uttara Ashadha rules the thighs, the waist, and the stomach in the body. So care is needed for the digestion, the hips, and the joints.
A serious, duty-bound nature can carry hidden stress and stiffness. Rest, movement, and remembering to enjoy life keep this steady star healthy in body and mind.
The Four Padas of Uttara Ashadha
Pada 1 · Sagittarius navamsa
Honest and idealistic. This quarter leads with high values and a wish to do right.
Read the full Pada 1 guide →Pada 2 · Capricorn navamsa
Dutiful and driven. Builds lasting success through patience and hard work.
Read the full Pada 2 guide →Pada 3 · Aquarius navamsa
Fair and social. Works for the wider good and lasting reform.
Read the full Pada 3 guide →Pada 4 · Pisces navamsa
Gentle and wise. The most compassionate quarter, serving with quiet grace.
Read the full Pada 4 guide →Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Compatibility
Traditionally harmonious nakshatras: Purva Ashadha, Rohini, Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada.
More challenging pairings: Ardra, Shatabhisha, Swati. Real compatibility depends on both complete birth charts, not the birth star alone.
Remedies and Favourable Practices
- Honour the Sun, the ruling planet, by rising early and living with honesty and integrity.
- Respect for the Vishvedevas means acting for the good of all, not just yourself.
- Allowing yourself joy and rest, not only duty, keeps this steady heart from growing heavy.
- Public service, and building things that last and help many, uses this star's gift well.
- Sunday is a good day to begin important work. Wear ruby only on an astrologer's advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra in simple words?
Uttara Ashadha is the twenty-first of the 27 nakshatras, from late Sagittarius into early Capricorn. It is ruled by the Sun and its gods are the Vishvedevas, the universal gods. Its symbol is an elephant's tusk, and its name means the lasting victory. It stands for true, lasting success and integrity. People born under it are honest, steady, and trusted.
Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by the Sun. The Sun gives this star its integrity, dignity, and steady leadership, joined with the balanced, complete strength of its universal gods.
Is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra good for marriage?
Yes. Uttara Ashadha people are sincere, loyal, and steady partners who build a dependable bond. Marriage works best when they add warmth and play to their sense of duty. A full match needs both birth charts and the study of gana, nadi, and yoni.
What jobs suit Uttara Ashadha nakshatra people?
Leadership built on trust suits them, such as government, administration, and law. The Sun's rule and universal gods also favour public service, social causes, and long-term ventures.
What are the four padas of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
The four padas fall in the Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces navamsas. The first leads with high values, the second builds lasting success, the third works for the wider good, and the fourth serves with quiet grace.
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