Uttara Ashadha nakshatra
उत्तराषाढ़ा21 of 27- Lord: Sun
- Deity: The Vishvedevas
- Where it sits: Sagittarius / Capricorn
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 21-09-2026, 4:35 AM to 7:07 AM, 22 Sep
- 18-10-2026, 12:49 PM to 3:39 PM, 19 Oct
- 14-11-2026, 8:25 PM to 11:29 PM, 15 Nov
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordSun
- DeityThe Vishvedevas
- SymbolAn elephant's tusk
- GanaManushya
- YoniMongoose
- ElementFire
- MotivationDharma
- DoshaKapha
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits26°40' – 10°00' Sagittarius / Capricorn
About Uttara Ashadha nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha is 'the later unconquered'. Its devatas are the Vishvedevas. This is the nakshatra of a victory that lasts — slow to come, but it does not leave once it does.
What they are like
- Lives by principles
- Slow but solid work
- Does not break a promise
- Honest in leadership
- Thinks big
- Not afraid of hard work
- Calm and serious
- Success comes late but stays
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Thoroughly dependable
- Built for the long race
- Does not abandon a principle
- Carries a big responsibility
Weak side
- Slow to begin
- Stiffness creeps in
- Starts working alone
- Does not rest
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhe (भे) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Bho (भो) | Capricorn |
| 3 | Ja (जा) | Aquarius |
| 4 | Ji (जी) | Pisces |
Work that suits
- Government and administration
- Law and justice
- Education and research
- Defence services
- Managing large projects
Watch in health
- Thighs and knees
- Stomach
- Back pain
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ विश्वेभ्यो देवेभ्यो नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Sunday.
Remedies
- Offer arghya to the Sun on Sunday
- Chant 'Om Ghrinih Suryaya Namah'
- Wear orange and red
- Serve your father and elders
- Donate wheat and jaggery
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
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Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Sun for someone born in Uttara Ashadha.
Which rashi does Uttara Ashadha nakshatra fall in?
Uttara Ashadha spans two rashis: the first part is in Sagittarius and the rest in Capricorn.
Which syllable should a baby born in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra be named with?
Bhe, Bho, Ja or Ji, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha's gana is Manushya and its yoni is Mongoose. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.