Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra (उत्तर भाद्रपद)
Sanskrit: Uttara Bhādrapadā
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Quick Facts
Sanskrit
Uttara Bhādrapadā
Number
26 of 27
Ruling Planet
Saturn (शनि)
Deity
Ahir Budhnya
Symbol
Back legs of funeral cot / Twin
Animal
Female Cow
Gana
Manushya
Nadi
Pitta
Yoni
Cow
Varna
Kshatriya
Rashi
Meen (Pisces)
Degrees
3°20' – 16°40' Pisces
Lucky Color
Purple
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Gem
Blue Sapphire
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Personality
Deep, wise, and contemplatively compassionate. Uttara Bhadrapada natives carry ancient wisdom — ruled by the serpent of the depths, they have the patience of the ocean and the insight of sages. They prefer solitude, reflection, and meaningful work over superficial success.
Gana
Manushya
human temperament — balanced, worldly, social, grounded in family, work, and the full range of human emotion.
Nadi
Pitta
Pitta dosha (fire + water) — sharp, goal-driven, passionate, with a tendency toward intensity and heat when imbalanced.
Presiding Deity
Ahir Budhnya
the serpent of the depths — dweller of the cosmic ocean floor, keeper of ancient wisdom.
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Strengths
- Profound wisdom and patience
- Deep compassion and empathy
- Disciplined spiritual practice
- Ability to hold and transform others' pain
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Challenges
- Tendency to isolate
- Laziness when unmotivated
- Suppressed anger that explodes rarely but fiercely
- Over-responsibility for others' suffering
Challenges are not flaws — they are the edges where Uttara Bhadrapada natives grow. Awareness turns them into strengths.
Uttara Bhadrapada in Career & Work
Excel as spiritual teachers, psychologists, writers, charity leaders, research scientists, deep-sea workers, meditation teachers, and advisors. Path of the wise counselor.
Careers that suit Uttara Bhadrapada natives
Dharmic tip: Saturn-ruled natives do best when their work honors their gana (Manushya) — a Manushya nature thrives when their livelihood has meaning beyond mere income.
Uttara Bhadrapada in Love & Relationships
Deep, soulful, and slow to commit. Once in love, they are profoundly loyal. Need a partner who honors their need for quiet and depth.
Compatibility note: Nakshatras with complementary gana and nadi are classically favored in Ashtakoot matching. Uttara Bhadrapada (Manushya, Pitta) often pairs harmoniously with nakshatras that balance rather than amplify its pitta tendencies — but a full kundli comparison matters more than any single factor. Always consult your birth chart for specifics.
Famous People in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
- Many notable spiritual masters
- Several renowned psychologists
- Celebrated writers and sages
Public figures reportedly born under Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra. Birth-chart attributions vary by source and exact birth time.
Krishna's Guidance for Uttara Bhadrapada Natives
Krishna recognizes Uttara Bhadrapada natives as old souls. Your depth is rare in this shallow world. BG 12.13–14 describes the qualities of His dearest devotees: compassionate, self-controlled, content. You already carry these. Trust your inner ocean.
BG 12.13
“One who is not envious but a kind friend to all living entities, who does not think themselves a proprietor, free from false ego — such a devotee is very dear to Me.”
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra — Common Questions
What makes Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra unique?
Uttara Bhadrapada (उत्तर भाद्रपद) is the 26th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 3°20' – 16°40' Pisces. Its presiding deity is Ahir Budhnya and its ruling planet is Saturn. Deep, wise, and contemplatively compassionate. Uttara Bhadrapada natives carry ancient wisdom — ruled by the serpent of the depths, they have the patience of the ocean and the insight of sages. They prefer solitude, reflection, and meaningful work over superficial success.
What is the ruling planet of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra is ruled by Saturn (शनि) in the Vimshottari Dasha system — Saturn represents discipline, karma, patience, and hard-won mastery. This colors the major life periods of natives born under this star.
Who is the deity of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Ahir Budhnya presides over Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra — the serpent of the depths — dweller of the cosmic ocean floor, keeper of ancient wisdom. Worshipping or meditating on this deity is considered especially beneficial for Uttara Bhadrapada natives.
What is the best career for Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra natives?
Excel as spiritual teachers, psychologists, writers, charity leaders, research scientists, deep-sea workers, meditation teachers, and advisors. Path of the wise counselor. A Saturn-ruled Manushya nakshatra tends to flourish where its core traits (profound wisdom and patience, deep compassion and empathy) find honest expression.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra auspicious?
Every nakshatra carries divine purpose — none is inherently "bad." Uttara Bhadrapada, ruled by Saturn under the deity Ahir Budhnya, brings distinct gifts (profound wisdom and patience) and distinct lessons (tendency to isolate). 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
Revati
रेवती
Nurturing, guiding, and softly luminous. Revati is the final nakshatra — its natives are the shepherds of souls, the gentle guides who help others find their way home. Ruled by Pushan (protector of travelers), they carry innate kindness, a love of animals, and an otherworldly sweetness.
Read guidePurva Bhadrapada
पूर्व भाद्रपद
Intense, transformative, and spiritually fiery. Purva Bhadrapada natives carry the energy of cosmic transformation — they face intense inner experiences, hold strong convictions, and often walk the path between the material and spiritual worlds with fierce dedication.
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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.
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अश्विनी
Fast-moving, pioneering, and naturally youthful. Ashwini natives are the healers and first-responders of the zodiac — quick thinkers, athletic, and always ready to leap into action. Their energy is restless and impatient, but rooted in a sincere desire to help.
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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 guideBharani
भरणी
Intense, disciplined, and deeply transformative. Bharani natives carry the weight of life and death — ruled by Yama, they understand boundaries, consequences, and the power of creation. They appear sensual on the surface but are fierce keepers of cosmic law underneath.
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Lucky gem for Uttara Bhadrapada: Blue Sapphire