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Nakshatra 21 · Sun

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Uttara Ashadha is about steadiness and effort that lasts. You have patience and a quiet determination to win.

Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha

Sagittarius 26°40′ – Capricorn 10°00′

Ruling planet
Sun
Deity
Vishvedevas
Illustration of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra

Nature

Calm, responsible and reliable. You decide slowly, but once you decide you do not back away.

Steadiness, victory and effort that lasts.

Strengths

  • Patience
  • Steadiness
  • Leadership
  • Long effort

Good to know

  • Stubbornness
  • Fear of change
  • Taking too much responsibility
  • Hiding feelings

Career

Administration, law, teaching, construction and long projects suit you. You stay where the work spans years.

AdministrationLawTeachingConstructionLong projects

Love and relationships

You want stability and loyalty in love. Showing feeling is not weakness; tell your partner what is in your heart.

Health

Look after your knees, bones and joints. Avoid long sitting and do light stretching.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Sagittarius This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Capricorn This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Aquarius This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Pisces This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating wheat, jaggery or copper on Sundays for the Sun.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Uttara Ashadha?

Calm, responsible and reliable. You decide slowly, but once you decide you do not back away.

Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha?

Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun, with Vishvedevas as its deity and Elephant tusk as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Uttara Ashadha?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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