Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada is the 26th of the 27 nakshatras. Depth and final wisdom. It is ruled by Saturn and lies in Meena (Pisces).
Uttara Bhadrapada at a glance
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Deity | Ahirbudhnya, the serpent of the deep |
| Symbol | the back legs of a funeral cot |
| Element | Air |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Zodiac span | 3°20′ Meena to 16°40′ Meena |
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
The four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Meena – 6°40′ Meena | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 6°40′ Meena – 10°00′ Meena | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 10°00′ Meena – 13°20′ Meena | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 13°20′ Meena – 16°40′ Meena | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Uttara Bhadrapada and the Saturn Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Saturn rules Uttara Bhadrapada, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Saturn Mahadasha. A full Saturn Mahadasha lasts 19 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Uttara Bhadrapada. The other nakshatras ruled by Saturn are Pushya and Anuradha.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Saturn is the Vimshottari lord of Uttara Bhadrapada. A person born with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada starts life in a Saturn Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Saturn Mahadasha lasts 19 years.
Which rashi is Uttara Bhadrapada in?
Uttara Bhadrapada spans 3°20′ Meena to 16°40′ Meena of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Meena (Pisces).
What are the deity and symbol of Uttara Bhadrapada?
The deity of Uttara Bhadrapada is Ahirbudhnya, the serpent of the deep. Its symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot.
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.