Uttara Ashadha is nakshatra number 21 of 27. Ruled by Sun; deity the Vishvadevas, the universal gods.
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha (उत्तर आषाढ़ा) |
| Position | 21 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Sun (6-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | the Vishvadevas, the universal gods |
| Symbol | an elephant tusk |
| Span in the zodiac | Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°00′ |
| Themes | lasting success, principle, perseverance |
Uttara Ashadha spans Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°00′, so it lies in Sagittarius · Capricorn. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ (Sagittarius) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ (Capricorn) | Capricorn |
| 3 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ (Capricorn) | Aquarius |
| 4 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ (Capricorn) | Pisces |
If the Moon was in Uttara Ashadha at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Sun mahadasha, which lasts 6 years. Traditionally the Sun period is associated with visibility, authority and stepping into your own name.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: lasting success, principle, perseverance. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun and its deity is the Vishvadevas, the universal gods.
Uttara Ashadha spans Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°00′.
The traditional symbol of Uttara Ashadha is an elephant tusk.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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