Nakshatra 26 of 27 · उत्तर भाद्रपद
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada is the twenty-sixth nakshatra. It sits in Pisces, from 3 degrees 20 minutes to 16 degrees 40 minutes. Its ruler is Saturn. Its god is Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep waters. Its sign is the back legs of a cot, or a twin. So this is a star of deep wisdom, calm, and quiet spiritual strength.
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Deity
- Ahir Budhnya
- Symbol
- Back legs of a funeral cot or twin
- Zodiac span
- 3°20′ to 16°40′ Pisces
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Nadi
- Antya (Kapha)
- Element
- Ether
- Animal (yoni)
- Cow
- Gender
- Male
- Lucky color
- Purple
- Lucky number
- 8
- Lucky day
- Saturday
- Gemstone
- Blue sapphire
What Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Means
If your Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada, you have a calm, wise, and kind nature. You think deeply, speak with care, and bring peace to those around you. You are patient, controlled, and often carry a quiet spiritual depth beneath a steady surface.
The hard side is that you may hold back your feelings, avoid conflict too much, or become lazy or withdrawn. You can be too passive. Learning to act on your wisdom and to share your inner depth is the main lesson of this star.
Mythology and Symbolism
Ahir Budhnya, the god of this star, is the serpent of the deep, who dwells at the still bottom of the cosmic ocean. He is calm, ancient, and wise, holding the deep, hidden currents of the world. His nature fills this star with depth, patience, and a peaceful, spiritual strength.
Where the star before it, Purva Bhadrapada, is the fierce fire, Uttara Bhadrapada is the deep, still water that follows. It is the calm after the storm, the wisdom that comes from having gone through the fire. Its people carry a settled, compassionate depth.
Uttara Bhadrapada Personality Traits
Strengths
- Calm, wise, and deeply peaceful
- Kind, compassionate, and gentle
- Patient and controlled under pressure
- Carries quiet spiritual depth
- Gives good, thoughtful counsel
Things to watch
- Holds back feelings, avoids conflict
- Can be passive, lazy, or withdrawn
- Slow to act on its own wisdom
- May bottle things up until they burst
- Can seem distant or hard to reach
Career and Work
Uttara Bhadrapada people do very well in wise, caring, and deep work. Counselling, teaching, healing, and spiritual or charitable service all suit this peaceful star.
The Saturn rule and deep nature fit research, writing, philosophy, and astrology, and any work that needs patience and depth of thought.
Their calm and compassion suit medicine, social work, and roles that bring comfort to others. They shine in quiet, steady work that helps and heals over time.
Love and Marriage
In love, Uttara Bhadrapada people are gentle, loyal, and deeply caring. They bring calm and peace to a bond, forgive easily, and offer a steady, safe, and compassionate love.
The care point is holding back. They may not share what they truly feel, or avoid needed conflict until it builds up. When they open their heart and speak their truth kindly, they make wise, tender, and lasting partners.
Health
Uttara Bhadrapada rules the sides of the body, the feet, and the intestines. So care is needed for the feet, the digestion, and the bowels.
A passive nature and held-in feelings can slow the body and dampen the mood. Gentle movement, warmth, and honest sharing keep this deep, watery star healthy and light.
The Four Padas of Uttara Bhadrapada
Pada 1 · Leo navamsa
Warm and dignified. This quarter brings quiet strength and a giving heart.
Read the full Pada 1 guide →Pada 2 · Virgo navamsa
Careful and wise. Serves and heals with patience and quiet skill.
Read the full Pada 2 guide →Pada 3 · Libra navamsa
Gentle and fair. Brings peace, balance, and harmony to others.
Read the full Pada 3 guide →Pada 4 · Scorpio navamsa
Deep and still. The most mystical quarter, calm on a very deep current.
Read the full Pada 4 guide →Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Compatibility
Traditionally harmonious nakshatras: Purva Bhadrapada, Revati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Rohini.
More challenging pairings: Ashwini, Hasta, Chitra. Real compatibility depends on both complete birth charts, not the birth star alone.
Remedies and Favourable Practices
- Honour Saturn, the ruling planet, through patience, service, and steady, honest work.
- Worship of Vishnu and the deep serpent Ananta brings peace and depth to this star.
- Acting on your wisdom, not only holding it, keeps this calm star from passivity.
- Sharing your true feelings, instead of bottling them, frees this gentle heart.
- Saturday is a good day to begin important work. Wear blue sapphire only on an astrologer's advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra in simple words?
Uttara Bhadrapada is the twenty-sixth of the 27 nakshatras, in Pisces. It is ruled by Saturn and its god is Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep. Its symbol is the back of a cot, or a twin. It stands for deep wisdom, calm, and quiet spiritual strength. People born under it are peaceful, kind, and wise.
Which planet rules Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Saturn. Saturn gives this star its patience, depth, and discipline, joined with the calm, ancient wisdom of its serpent god.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra good for marriage?
Very much so. Uttara Bhadrapada people are gentle, loyal, and deeply caring partners who bring peace to a home. Marriage works best when they share their true feelings openly. A full match needs both birth charts and the study of gana, nadi, and yoni.
What jobs suit Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra people?
Wise, caring, and deep work suits them, such as counselling, teaching, healing, and spiritual or charitable service. The Saturn rule also fits research, writing, philosophy, and astrology.
What are the four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
The four padas fall in the Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio navamsas. The first brings quiet strength, the second serves and heals, the third brings peace and balance, and the fourth is the deepest and most mystical.
Which nakshatra is your Moon in?
Get your free Vedic birth chart and find your exact nakshatra, pada, and dasha timeline in seconds.
Calculate my birth chart