Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha is the 21st of the 27 nakshatras. Universal victory. It is ruled by Sun and lies in Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Makara (Capricorn).
Uttara Ashadha at a glance
| Ruling planet | Sun |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Vishvadevas, the universal gods |
| Symbol | an elephant's tusk |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Zodiac span | 26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara |
| Rashi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Makara (Capricorn) |
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Dhanu – 30°00′ Dhanu | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 0°00′ Makara – 3°20′ Makara | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 3°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Makara | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 6°40′ Makara – 10°00′ Makara | Meena (Pisces) |
Uttara Ashadha and the Sun Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Sun rules Uttara Ashadha, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Sun Mahadasha. A full Sun Mahadasha lasts 6 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Uttara Ashadha. The other nakshatras ruled by Sun are Krittika and Uttara Phalguni.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Sun is the Vimshottari lord of Uttara Ashadha. A person born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha starts life in a Sun Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Sun Mahadasha lasts 6 years.
Which rashi is Uttara Ashadha in?
Uttara Ashadha spans 26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Makara (Capricorn).
What are the deity and symbol of Uttara Ashadha?
The deity of Uttara Ashadha is the Vishvadevas, the universal gods. Its symbol is an elephant's tusk.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.