Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada shows wisdom, patience and a calm nature.
- Ruling planet
- Saturn · dasha 19 years
- Deity
- Ahirbudhnya
- Symbol
- Twins / back of a funeral cot
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Yoni
- Cow
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Zodiac span
- Meena (Pisces) 3°20′ – 16°40′
Nature of people born in Uttara Bhadrapada
There is an ability to advise others and to make long-term plans.
The four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meena (Pisces) | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Simha (Leo) | Du |
| 2 | Meena (Pisces) | 6°40′ – 10° | Kanya (Virgo) | Tha |
| 3 | Meena (Pisces) | 10° – 13°20′ | Tula (Libra) | Jha |
| 4 | Meena (Pisces) | 13°20′ – 16°40′ | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Na |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Uttara Bhadrapada the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 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 (Cow) and nadi (Madhya (Pitta)) of Uttara Bhadrapada are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Saturn. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Saturn dasha (19 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Bhadrapada?
Uttara Bhadrapada: Manushya (human) gana, Cow yoni, Madhya (Pitta) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Uttara Bhadrapada?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Du · 2 — Tha · 3 — Jha · 4 — Na.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.