· Pushya nakshatra
Nakshatra 26 · Saturn

Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Uttara Bhadrapada is about patience and depth. You can handle difficulty calmly and give people a sense of stability.

Nakshatra

Uttara Bhadrapada

Pisces 3°20′ – 16°40′

Ruling planet
Saturn
Deity
Ahirbudhnya
Illustration of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra

Nature

Calm, kind and deep. Sometimes you keep things inside; talk openly with someone you trust.

Patience, depth and handling difficulty with calm.

Strengths

  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Stability
  • Deep understanding

Good to know

  • Isolation
  • Low mood
  • Procrastination
  • Forgetting your own needs

Career

Teaching, medicine, counselling, research and social service suit you. You do well where people need support and understanding.

TeachingMedicineCounsellingResearchSocial service

Love and relationships

You want calm, reliable love. Tell your partner how you feel; duty alone does not complete a relationship.

Health

Look after your feet, sleep and heaviness of mind. A little daily sunlight and a walk help.

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′ Leo This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Virgo This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Libra This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Scorpio This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating mustard oil or black sesame on Saturdays for Saturn.

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 Bhadrapada?

Calm, kind and deep. Sometimes you keep things inside; talk openly with someone you trust.

Which planet rules Uttara Bhadrapada?

Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Saturn, with Ahirbudhnya as its deity and Back legs of a cot 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 Bhadrapada?

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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