Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 21 of 27 — ruled by Sun
Uttara Ashadha is the 21st of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 266.667° to 280° sidereal. It is ruled by Sun, presided over by the deity Vishvadevas, and its power symbol is the elephant tusk.
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Sun — authority, vitality and a strong sense of self. Its Manushya gana gives a balanced and human — a mix of material drive and higher aims disposition, while its Sattvic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Uttara Ashadha is Moksha — liberation, detachment and the inner life.
| Ruling planet | Sun |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vishvadevas |
| Symbol | Elephant Tusk |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Guna (nature) | Sattvic |
| Animal (yoni) | Female Mongoose |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Moksha |
| Direction | North |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 266.667° to 280° sidereal |
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Uttara Ashadha, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Sun-ruled quarter of Uttara Ashadha.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Sun-ruled quarter of Uttara Ashadha.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Sun-ruled quarter of Uttara Ashadha.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Sun-ruled quarter of Uttara Ashadha.
Uttara Ashadha in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Uttara Ashadha placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Uttara Ashadha means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Sun) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra is ruled by Sun. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Uttara Ashadha.
Which deity rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Uttara Ashadha is Vishvadevas, and its power symbol is the elephant tusk.
What are the degrees of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha spans 266.667° to 280° sidereal, the 21st of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Uttara Ashadha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Uttara Ashadha carries a Manushya gana and a life aim of Moksha. What matters most is how its lord Sun is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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