Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha shows honesty, righteousness and the strength to work towards lasting victories.
- Ruling planet
- Sun · dasha 6 years
- Deity
- The Vishvadevas
- Symbol
- An elephant tusk
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Yoni
- Mongoose
- Nadi
- Antya (Kapha)
- Zodiac span
- Dhanu (Sagittarius) 26°40′ – Makara (Capricorn) 10°
Nature of people born in Uttara Ashadha
Success that may come late but proves firm is a hallmark of this star.
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 26°40′ – 30° | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Bhe |
| 2 | Makara (Capricorn) | 0° – 3°20′ | Makara (Capricorn) | Bho |
| 3 | Makara (Capricorn) | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Ja |
| 4 | Makara (Capricorn) | 6°40′ – 10° | Meena (Pisces) | Ji |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Uttara Ashadha the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Manushya (human)), yoni (Mongoose) and nadi (Antya (Kapha)) of Uttara Ashadha are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Sun dasha (6 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha: Manushya (human) gana, Mongoose yoni, Antya (Kapha) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Uttara Ashadha?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Bhe · 2 — Bho · 3 — Ja · 4 — Ji.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.