Lord: Sun
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Nature and Traits
This is a Sthira (fixed) and Dhruva nakshatra. Its guna is Sattva guna.
Key Significations
- Ultimate victory
- Tradition, dharma and responsibility
- Working together as a team
- Stability, patience and forbearance
- Leadership qualities
- Founding institutions, and permanent structures
They are very calm and responsible. Once they begin a task they do not leave it until it is finished. They hold boundless respect for dharma, and display a maturity beyond their years.
Positive Traits
- Outstanding leadership ability and honesty
- Great patience and steadiness
- Respect for elders and interest in traditions
- The stability to withstand and stand firm in any circumstance
Negative Traits
- Adhering too rigidly to old-fashioned ways
- Falling into stress by taking the responsibilities of others onto their own shoulders
- Expected results take a long time to arrive (early struggles)
Nakshatra in its Rashi Environment
The 1st pada of this nakshatra lies in Sagittarius and the remaining padas 2, 3 and 4 in Makara (Capricorn). It is therefore a blend of fire and earth signs.
In Sagittarius (1st pada): the nakshatra lord is the 'Sun' and the sign lord is 'Jupiter'. Both are friends. This gives pure dharma, justice and spirituality. In Capricorn (padas 2, 3, 4): the nakshatra lord is the 'Sun' and the sign lord is 'Saturn'. These are sworn enemies. Because of the influence of the Sun and Saturn, who are father and son, they must labour hard to settle in life. This is remarkable for politics and structural work.
The ideals of Sagittarius and the practicality of Capricorn blend together here. They have the capacity to put into practice whatever they conceive.
Real-World Duties & Professions
- Politicians and senior government officers (IAS, IPS)
- Judges
- CEOs and company directors
- Architects and civil engineers
- Wrestlers and athletes
- Construction and real estate
Upholding law and dharma in society, and building lasting institutions to hand on to future generations.
Government service, politics, and corporate management.
Special Astrological Notes
Knees. Joint pain, digestive problems, skin diseases, allergies.
Married life is stable, but owing to the influence of Capricorn there may be some coolness (a lack of romance).
This is a 'fixed' nakshatra. It is therefore the finest for laying foundation stones, house-warmings, marriages, assuming office, and buying property. It is not favourable for journeys or for changes.
According to Varahamihira, natives of this nakshatra are humble, righteous, have many friends, and do not forget a favour done (they are grateful). Parashara praised this nakshatra as "the invincible one".
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
Each nakshatra spans 13°20′ and divides into four padas of 3°20′. Each pada falls in one navamsa, whose lord colours a birth in that pada.
| Pada | Rashi and degrees | Navamsa | Navamsa lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Sagittarius 26°40′ – 30° | Sagittarius | Jupiter | Be (బే) |
| Pada 2 | Capricorn 0° – 3°20′ | Capricorn | Saturn | Bo (బో) |
| Pada 3 | Capricorn 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Aquarius | Saturn | Ja (జా) |
| Pada 4 | Capricorn 6°40′ – 10° | Pisces | Jupiter | Ji (జీ) |
Naming syllables for Uttara Ashadha
A child born in Uttara Ashadha is traditionally named with the syllable of the birth pada: Pada 1 – Be (బే), Pada 2 – Bo (బో), Pada 3 – Ja (జా), Pada 4 – Ji (జీ).
Baby names for Uttara Ashadha nakshatraUttara Ashadha nakshatra compatibility
Average Guna Melanam score out of 36 with each nakshatra, across every rashi both nakshatras' padas fall in. A real match depends on both birth charts: check one in Guna Melanam.
- Uttara Bhadrapada — 30.5/36
- Purva Ashadha — 28.8/36
- Purva Bhadrapada — 28.8/36
- Bharani — 27.8/36
- Hasta — 26.8/36
