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 the Sun Mahadasha, which lasts 6 years in full; the part of the nakshatra the Moon has already crossed at birth is deducted from that first period.

What is the gana and nature of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra?

Uttara Ashadha belongs to the Manushya (human) gana; Manushya gana natives are described as balanced, practical and worldly. The gana is what Gana Koota compares in horoscope matching. Its nature is Sthira (fixed), so in muhurta it is chosen for lasting work such as laying foundations, house-building and planting.

Which zodiac sign is Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra in?

Uttara Ashadha runs from 266°40' to 280°00' of the sidereal zodiac, across Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Makara (Capricorn): pada 1 in Dhanu (Sagittarius) and padas 2–4 in Makara (Capricorn). Each pada covers 3°20'.

What are the padas and name letters of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra?

Pada 1: "Bhe" (navamsha Dhanu (Sagittarius)); Pada 2: "Bho" (navamsha Makara (Capricorn)); Pada 3: "Jaa" (navamsha Kumbha (Aquarius)); Pada 4: "Jee" (navamsha Meena (Pisces)). A child born in Uttara Ashadha is traditionally named starting with the syllable of their birth pada.

What is the symbol and yoni of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra?

The symbol of Uttara Ashadha is the throne and its yoni (sacred animal) is the mongoose, which is what Yoni Koota compares in horoscope matching. Its Ayurvedic dosha is Kapha and purushartha is Moksha.

2026 Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra

Quick Overview

Lord: Sun
Deity: Vishwedeva
Symbol: Throne
Gana: Manushya (human)
Rashi span: Pada 1 in Dhanu (Sagittarius) and padas 2–4 in Makara (Capricorn)
Next Moon transit (New Delhi): Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 12:49 PM to Mon, Oct 19, 3:38 PM

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Uttara Ashadha is Nakshatra 21 of the 27, spanning 266°40' to 280°00' of the sidereal zodiac, across Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Makara (Capricorn). Its ruling deity is Vishwedeva and its Vimshottari lord is Sun; the name is rendered as "Unbearable".

Uttara Ashadha belongs to the Manushya (human) gana and its nature is Sthira (fixed). Its symbol is the throne, its yoni animal the mongoose, its dosha Kapha and its purushartha Moksha. Names for a child born in its four padas begin with Bhe, Bho, Jaa and Jee.

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra in other languages

Nakshatra number 21

Astronomical name: Sigma sagittari
English: Uttarashada
Hindi / Sanskrit: Uttara Ashada
Tamil: Uthiradam
Telugu: Uttarashada
Sinhalese: Uttrasala
Gujarati: Utrashadha
Malayalam: Utthram
Marathi: Uttarashadha
Kannada: UttarAshada

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra characteristics

Meaning: Unbearable
Tara: 2
Principal Star (Yogatara): Sagitarii
Ruling Deity: Vishwedeva
Temperament: Stable
Mannerism: Head -raised
Vision: Weak-sighted
Kulakula: Inheritable (Akula)
Class: Kshtriya
Sex: Female
Element: Air
Visha Portion (96 Minutes): From 8th hour
Amrita Portion (96 Minutes): From 16 h 36m
Inauspicious Part: III & IV quarters
Limb: Testies
Start: 26 Sg 40
End: 10 Cp 00
Degrees of Zodiac: 266° 40' to 280° 0'
Vimshottari Lord: SunMore
Ruling Deity (Vedic): Vishwedavah
Pada 1 Letter: भे (Bhe)
Pada 2 Letter: भो (Bho)
Pada 3 Letter: जा (Jaa)
Pada 4 Letter: जी (Jee)
Sacred Animal: Mongoose
Devata who connects with the Sacred Animal: Kubera
Gender: Female
Friendly Animal: Deer
Opposing Animal: Tiger
Nakshatra Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha): Kapha
Purusharta (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha): Moksha
Pada1 Purushartha: Dharma
Pada2 Purushartha: Artha
Pada3 Purushartha: Kama
Pada4 Purushartha: Moksha
Gana List: Manushya
Direction of Nakshatra: South
Primary: Sattva
Secondary: Rajas
Tertiary: Sattva
Sidereal Longitude of Yogataras: 258°17'01"
Magnitude: 2.02
Latitude: 11°03'S
Declination: 26°16'S
Special Group: B
Combustion: January 11 - January 24
Deep Combustion Dates: January 02 - January 04
Trade Items: Ghee, pet animals, iron, steel, metals, seeds, mint, dry-fruits, fruits, betal-nuts, spices and the like
Months: 7 days
Gotra of the Nakshatra: Kratu-One who Inspires
Bird: Peacock
Tree/Plant/Fruit: Panas/Kathala (Jack fruit tree)
Botanical Name for Tree: Artocarpus heterophyllus
Birth in Suklapaksha: Cock
Birth in Krishnapaksha: Owl
Vedic Names of the Nakshatras: Aashadha
Vedanga Jyotisha short forms of Nak.: Shve
Srishti/Sthiti/Samhara: Samhara

Moon in Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra in 2026

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January 2026

Jan 202618Sun

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 10:14 AM, January 18Ends: 11:52 AM, January 19

February 2026

Feb 202614Sat

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 6:16 PM, February 14Ends: 7:48 PM, February 15

March 2026

Mar 202614Sat

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 3:03 AM, March 14Ends: 4:49 AM, March 15

April 2026

Apr 202610Fri

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 11:28 AM, April 10Ends: 1:40 PM, April 11

May 2026

May 20267Thu

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 6:45 PM, May 7Ends: 9:20 PM, May 8

June 2026

Jun 20264Thu

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 12:59 AM, June 4Ends: 3:41 AM, June 5

July 2026

Jul 20261Wed

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 6:51 AM, July 1Ends: 9:27 AM, July 2

Jul 202628Tue

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 1:11 PM, July 28Ends: 3:37 PM, July 29

August 2026

Aug 202624Mon

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 8:28 PM, August 24Ends: 10:51 PM, August 25

September 2026

Sep 202621Mon

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 4:34 AM, September 21Ends: 7:07 AM, September 22

October 2026

Oct 202618Sun

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 12:49 PM, October 18Ends: 3:38 PM, October 19

November 2026

Nov 202614Sat

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 8:24 PM, November 14Ends: 11:29 PM, November 15

December 2026

Dec 202612Sat

Uttara Ashadha NakshatraBegins: 3:04 AM, December 12Ends: 6:12 AM, December 13

Frequently Asked Questions about Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra

The ruling deity of Uttara Ashadha is Vishwedeva. It is Nakshatra 21 of the 27 and is counted as a group of 2 stars, with Sagitarii as its principal star (yogatara).