Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra (उत्तराषाढ़ा)
Sanskrit: Uttara Āṣāḍhā
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Quick Facts
Sanskrit
Uttara Āṣāḍhā
Number
21 of 27
Ruling Planet
Sun (सूर्य)
Deity
Vishvadevas
Symbol
Elephant tusk / Planks of bed
Animal
Male Mongoose
Gana
Manushya
Nadi
Kapha
Yoni
Mongoose
Varna
Kshatriya
Rashi
Dhanu (Sagittarius) & Makar (Capricorn)
Degrees
26°40' Sagittarius – 10°00' Capricorn
Lucky Color
Copper
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Gem
Ruby
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Personality
Principled, enduring, and victoriously ethical. Uttara Ashadha means 'the final undefeated' — these natives win through integrity and persistence, not just ambition. Ruled by the Vishvadevas (universal gods), they carry a sense of universal dharma.
Gana
Manushya
human temperament — balanced, worldly, social, grounded in family, work, and the full range of human emotion.
Nadi
Kapha
Kapha dosha (earth + water) — steady, grounded, nurturing, with a tendency toward heaviness and attachment when imbalanced.
Presiding Deity
Vishvadevas
the Universal Gods — a collective of deities representing dharma in all its forms.
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Strengths
- Unwavering integrity and ethics
- Persistence that wins in the long run
- Leadership with moral authority
- Strong sense of responsibility
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Challenges
- Slow starts and delayed success
- Can be overly serious
- Loneliness from high standards
- Rigidity in principles
Challenges are not flaws — they are the edges where Uttara Ashadha natives grow. Awareness turns them into strengths.
Uttara Ashadha in Career & Work
Excel as judges, CEOs, government leaders, military strategists, philosophers, religious leaders, and public servants. Rise steadily to positions of authority.
Careers that suit Uttara Ashadha natives
Dharmic tip: Sun-ruled natives do best when their work honors their gana (Manushya) — a Manushya nature thrives when their livelihood has meaning beyond mere income.
Uttara Ashadha in Love & Relationships
Serious, committed, and dignified. They take marriage very seriously and want a partner of equal character. Build lasting, stable unions.
Compatibility note: Nakshatras with complementary gana and nadi are classically favored in Ashtakoot matching. Uttara Ashadha (Manushya, Kapha) often pairs harmoniously with nakshatras that balance rather than amplify its kapha tendencies — but a full kundli comparison matters more than any single factor. Always consult your birth chart for specifics.
Famous People in Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
- Many notable statesmen and judges
- Several renowned military leaders
- Celebrated ethicists
Public figures reportedly born under Uttara Ashadha nakshatra. Birth-chart attributions vary by source and exact birth time.
Krishna's Guidance for Uttara Ashadha Natives
Krishna bows to Uttara Ashadha natives: your dharma is your armor, and your victory is inevitable — but slow. BG 2.40 promises that no effort on the spiritual path is ever wasted. Keep walking the righteous road; the universe is moving to meet you.
BG 2.40
“In this endeavor, there is no loss or diminution. Even a little practice protects one from the greatest fear.”
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra — Common Questions
What makes Uttara Ashadha nakshatra unique?
Uttara Ashadha (उत्तराषाढ़ा) is the 21st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 26°40' Sagittarius – 10°00' Capricorn. Its presiding deity is Vishvadevas and its ruling planet is Sun. Principled, enduring, and victoriously ethical. Uttara Ashadha means 'the final undefeated' — these natives win through integrity and persistence, not just ambition. Ruled by the Vishvadevas (universal gods), they carry a sense of universal dharma.
What is the ruling planet of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra is ruled by Sun (सूर्य) in the Vimshottari Dasha system — the Sun governs authority, soul, leadership, and the radiant self. This colors the major life periods of natives born under this star.
Who is the deity of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Vishvadevas presides over Uttara Ashadha nakshatra — the Universal Gods — a collective of deities representing dharma in all its forms. Worshipping or meditating on this deity is considered especially beneficial for Uttara Ashadha natives.
What is the best career for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra natives?
Excel as judges, CEOs, government leaders, military strategists, philosophers, religious leaders, and public servants. Rise steadily to positions of authority. A Sun-ruled Manushya nakshatra tends to flourish where its core traits (unwavering integrity and ethics, persistence that wins in the long run) find honest expression.
Is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra auspicious?
Every nakshatra carries divine purpose — none is inherently "bad." Uttara Ashadha, ruled by Sun under the deity Vishvadevas, brings distinct gifts (unwavering integrity and ethics) and distinct lessons (slow starts and delayed success). Krishna teaches in BG 18.47 that one's own dharma, even imperfectly lived, is better than another's — honor your nakshatra rather than compare it.
Explore Other Nakshatras
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Invincible, optimistic, and philosophically powerful. Purva Ashadha means 'the early undefeated' — these natives are natural persuaders, debaters, and spirited leaders who rarely give up. Ruled by the waters, they cleanse and invigorate wherever they go.
Read guideShravana
श्रवण
Attentive, scholarly, and devotional. Shravana means 'to hear' — these natives are the listeners, the learners, the keepers of sacred knowledge. Ruled by Vishnu, they carry a natural reverence for tradition, stories, and the spoken word.
Read guideMula
मूल
Searching, investigative, and radically truth-seeking. Mula means 'the root' — these natives are born to dig, to question everything, to find what lies beneath. Ruled by Nirriti (goddess of dissolution), they often face upheaval that forces deep spiritual growth.
Read guideDhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Wealthy, rhythmic, and performance-driven. Dhanishta means 'the wealthiest' — ruled by the Vasus (gods of abundance), these natives attract prosperity and excel in performance, music, and leadership. They have a natural rhythm that carries them through life.
Read guideJyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Senior, protective, and fiercely responsible. Jyeshtha means 'the eldest' — these natives often carry responsibility from young age, feel older than their years, and take on protective roles. They are wise, sharp, and sometimes burdened by the weight they carry.
Read guideShatabhisha
शतभिषा
Mystical, healing, and unconventionally wise. Shatabhisha means 'hundred healers' — these natives are the secretive mystics, healers, and truth-seekers. Ruled by Varuna (cosmic waters), they see the big picture but often keep their insights to themselves.
Read guideAsk Krishna about your Uttara Ashadha nakshatra
Share your birth details — Krishna will anchor His guidance in your उत्तराषाढ़ा nature and the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. Free to start.
Lucky gem for Uttara Ashadha: Ruby