Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha is nakshatra number 21. It is ruled by Sun and falls in Sagittarius–Capricorn. Its symbol, elephant tusk, points to the core instinct of people born under it.
Key facts
| # | 21 |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra lord | Sun |
| Rashi | Sagittarius–Capricorn |
| Symbol | Elephant tusk |
| Presiding deity | Vishvadevas |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Mongoose |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Span | 266°40′ – 280°0′ |
The four padas (navamsa)
Every nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsa sign. The pada of birth decides the naming syllable and the finer shades of temperament.
| Pada | Navamsa sign | Ruling planet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagittarius | Jupiter |
| 2 | Capricorn | Saturn |
| 3 | Aquarius | Saturn (Uranus) |
| 4 | Pisces | Jupiter (Neptune) |
Personality traits
People born in Uttara Ashadha carry a strong imprint of Sun. They tend to hold clear goals and to go unusually deep into whatever holds their interest. The Sagittarius–Capricorn placement governs how quickly they commit to a decision.
Career and work
The fields signified by Sun suit these natives best, and roles that allow independent judgement give them the most satisfaction.
What the deity and gana mean
Uttara Ashadha's presiding deity is Vishvadevas, and its gana is Manushya. The gana describes the basic disposition — Dev gana is gentle and cooperative, Manushya balanced and practical, Rakshasa firm and direct. The yoni is mongoose, which indicates instinctive compatibility, and the nadi is Antya, which carries the heaviest weight in kundali matching.
Favourable activities
Following the nature of Sun, Uttara Ashadha is considered favourable for starting travel, study, new undertakings and anything signified by Sun. Which weekday the nakshatra falls on also matters when fixing a muhurta.
Role in kundali matching
Four of the eight kootas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi — come directly from the nakshatra, which is 21 of the 36 gunas. For Uttara Ashadha the yoni is mongoose, the gana Manushya and the nadi Antya, and matching works off exactly those. Note that when both people share the same nadi, all 8 nadi points drop to zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the lord of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun and lies in Sagittarius–Capricorn.
Is being born in Uttara Ashadha auspicious?
No nakshatra is inauspicious in itself. The outcome depends on the Moon's strength and the rest of the chart.
How many gunas does the nakshatra decide?
Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8) — 21 of the 36 gunas come from the nakshatra.