Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 26 of 27 — ruled by Saturn
Uttara Bhadrapada is the 26th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 333.333° to 346.667° sidereal. It is ruled by Saturn, presided over by the deity Ahir Budhnya, and its power symbol is the twins / back of a cot.
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Saturn — discipline, patience and a serious, responsibility-bearing nature. 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 Bhadrapada is Moksha — liberation, detachment and the inner life.
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Deity | Ahir Budhnya |
| Symbol | Twins / Back of a Cot |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Guna (nature) | Sattvic |
| Animal (yoni) | Female Cow |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Moksha |
| Direction | West |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 333.333° to 346.667° sidereal |
The four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Uttara Bhadrapada, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Uttara Bhadrapada.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Uttara Bhadrapada.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Uttara Bhadrapada.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Uttara Bhadrapada.
Uttara Bhadrapada in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Uttara Bhadrapada placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Uttara Bhadrapada means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Saturn) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra is ruled by Saturn. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Uttara Bhadrapada.
Which deity rules Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Uttara Bhadrapada is Ahir Budhnya, and its power symbol is the twins / back of a cot.
What are the degrees of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Uttara Bhadrapada spans 333.333° to 346.667° sidereal, the 26th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Uttara Bhadrapada carries a Manushya gana and a life aim of Moksha. What matters most is how its lord Saturn is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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