Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra in vedic astrology

The twenty-first Nakshatra of the Zodiac

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra, which starts at 26°40' in Sagittarius sign and ends at 10°00' in Capricorn sign, is the 21st Nakshatra in Zodiac as per Vedic astrology. The ruling deity or the group of deities for Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra are the ten Vishva deva or Vishva devas. The term Vishva deva or Vishwa deva also means universal god. The word Vishva deva is also written as Vishwa deva.

The Vishva Devas are the sons of god Dharma, the god of righteousness and the goddess Vishva, the goddess of universality. Therefore the Vishvadevas are the universal gods or more rightly said, they are the gods who rule universal traits.

The Sanskrit names of all the Vishva deva, in loose translation, are as follows:

  1. Goodness
  2. Truth
  3. Will power
  4. Skilfulness
  5. Time
  6. Desire
  7. Firmness
  8. Ancestors
  9. Brightness
  10. Peak or Acme

All these qualities and attributes by the name, as given above, are associated with Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra.

The symbol for Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra is an Elephant's tusk. The Elephant's tusk as a symbol leads some interpretations to associate this lunar mansion with the Hindu God Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is the one-tusked elephant-headed god who is invoked to bless new beginnings and is prayed to remove obstacles from one's path or endeavour. Since Uttara Ashada Nakshatra denotes new beginnings and endeavours which becomes successful and permanent, this Nakshatra when well placed gives native a talent and ability to commence new enterprise and then taking it to success or desired conclusion. But when not so well placed native may start something in hurry and then fail to complete them.

The Elephant's tusk is sharp and denotes penetrating power. In evaluating this meaning, physical penetration may imply penetration of the body. And therefore the activities like hunting or surgery. Or it may even mean a movement of body or self. Hence penetrating new environments. On the mental side, it may imply greater insights.

And lastly, at many levels, the qualities of Purva Ashadha Nakshatra also apply to this Nakshatra, as one is the former (Purva) and the other is the latter (Uttara) part of the same larger constellation Ashadha or Ashada. The difference is Uttara Ashadha is more introspective and has great permanence and durability than Purva Ashada Nakshatra. In comparison, The Uttara Ashada Nakshatra is less aggressive as well.

The 1st Pada of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra is in Sagittarius sign or Dhanu Rashi and the rest 3 Padas are in Capricorn sign or Makar Rashi. The 1st Pada falls in Sagittarius navamsa ruled by planet Jupiter. The 2nd navamsa is in Capricorn navamsa ruled by planet Saturn. The 3rd Pada is in Aquarius navamsa also ruled by Saturn. And the 4th Pada is in Pisces navamsa whose lord is Jupiter.

Moon in Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: If the birth star is Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra, then the person will be obedient and had learned the rules of virtues. And this native will be grateful. Uttara Ashada person will have many friends and will return the favour received. Hence, he or she will generally be liked by others.

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Lord or ruling planet: Sun or Surya

Ruling deity: Vishvadevas, the gods of universal traits.

Position of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: 26°40' in Sagittarius sign - 10°00' in Capricorn sign.

Symbol of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Elephant's Tusk 🐘

Translation of Uttara Ashadha: Latter Victor

Astronomical Star Name: σ Sagittarii or Sigma Sagittarii

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Gender: Female

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Nadi: Kapha or Phlegm (Mucus)

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Guna or Qualities: Sattva

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Nature: Fixed or Permanent (Dhruva)

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Tattva or Element: Air

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Caste: Kshatriya

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Gana: Manushya

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Yoni: Female Mongoose (Nakul Yoni)

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra meaning and Characteristics

This lunar asterism concentrates on the subjects like tradition, elegance, courtesy and authority although Uttara Ashada Nakshatra is also featured with introspection, positivism and an enduring aura. The very essence of this lunar mansion indicates someone whose opinions can be relied upon. They can be counted on to begin new ventures and enterprises and completing them as well. The energy of Uttara Ashada Nakshatra is pioneering and industrious. Most of the practicality and goal-oriented attributes for this asterism can be found in the zodiac constellation of Capricorn.

Uttara Ashada as a nakshatra is concerned with order, symmetry and structural facets. This makes them adhere to the essences of respect and conformity. The association of this Nakshatra with ancestry makes them traditionalists so much so that they ingrain these values in their personal life as well. However, Saturn also prevails in this asterism and this is an influence that can make the Uttara Ashada natives rigid, remote, and harsh like the symbol elephant's tusk. Uttara Ashada is entirely intolerant of something that is not respectable.

The philosophical and spiritual motivations of Uttara Ashada Nakshatra are geared towards attaining practical solutions. The sexual energy of this nakshatra is denoted by the mongoose, which happens to be one of the few animals that can defeat a snake. Hence the Uttara Ashada Nakshatra is a symbol of everything the Ashlesha Nakshatra is not. They are also positioned opposite each other in the 6th, 7th and 8th houses. These 2 Nakshatras engage in frank dislike and warfare. Uttara Ashada hardly tolerates deception just as the mongoose is cunning.

The mongoose finds clever means to find its way ahead of tense or difficult situations. The natural energy of Uttara Ashada Nakshatra makes it take up challenging tasks that are easy for them. The spiritual basis of this lunar mansion is that it uncovers the illusions of the soul. The Uttara Ashadha energy is represented by Apradhrishya Shakti, the power to give permanent victory. Such is the power of this Nakshatra that the alliances with higher forces of good are represented by the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness.

Professions and Persons ruled by Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra

  • People with high ambitions.
  • The Pioneers
  • People with a sense of responsibility and organising capacity.
  • Hunters
  • Fighters and wrestlers
  • Government workers
  • Horse and the Stable owners
  • Well mannered people
  • Famous doctors
  • Military men and women

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra marriage compatibility with other Nakshatras

Uttara Ashadha and Ashwini Nakshatra: Ashwini is vital, strong and passionate. They disarm you but you can feel inadequate. How can such a dynamic person love you? But they do. They are strong enough to bring you out of your coolness and make you feel alive again. Learn to trust them or your suspicions can spoil an otherwise good relationship. 66% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Bharani Nakshatra: Bharani is the sensualist of the Zodiac and one of your good relationships. Learn the art of sensuality from the masters. They are consummate at relating and you must take the lead and learn from them. Meet them halfway and you will find yourself daring to hope and love. 72% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Krittika Nakshatra: You are both loners. As two of you are ruled by the Sun, but the Krittika Sun is warm, and your Sun is cool. Both of you are afraid of your emotions. You can be apprehensive about taking the first steps towards establishing a relationship. If you do get together, you can create emotional distances, living together but unable to relate to each other. 30% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Rohini Nakshatra: Your animal sign the mongoose and Rohini's snake are the deadly enemies. Never underestimate the potential of this relationship to spiral into self-destructive behaviour. Jealousy, rivalry, viciousness - you can bring out the worst qualities in each other. Distance yourself if you can or love cautiously. 37% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Mrigashirsha Nakshatra: Mrigasira, the thinker, will very to find the psychological reasons for this incompatibility. They will work with you to find a way to love and be together. Be ready to meet them halfway. You know this relationship needs patience and perseverance. Be constantly aware of the destructive possibilities. 55% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Ardra Nakshatra: This is a relationship between darkness and light. Like day and night, you are both connected. One needs the other. Through your struggles, you will find light and the ability to bond in a way that is full of karmic possibilities. Be alert to Ardra's snake connections through its ruler Rahu and avoid jealousy and rivalry. 67% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Punarvasu Nakshatra: You can aggravate Punarvasu by being unduly suspicious and untrusting. Punarvasu have a freewheeling lifestyle and their friendship with others does not mean that they are emotionally involved with them. This is a spiritually complex relationship. Talk to them or you can end up feeling unnecessarily unloved and lonely. 58% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Pushya Nakshatra: You are both loners, distant and cool. But you can have such a deep understanding of each other's needs that you become warm and supportive of each other. Pushya usually yearns for your approval and love. They are happy for you to pursue your spirituality but do so in a way that also makes them feel secure and loved. 63% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Ashlesha Nakshatra: Ashlesha's symbol is the snake; as a mongoose, you are their deadly enemy. Your relationship can move from fascination to war in a very short time. Ashlesha can be vindictive, sarcastic and vicious towards you for no reason at all and you retaliate immediately. Both of you are unable to control your temper. 27% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Magha Nakshatra: The snake-like Ketu rules Magha. This makes you act extremely aggressively towards them. If you decide to pursue this relationship go in with your eyes open and watch for the negative side of this partnership. If already in it, you have to make the best of your situation. Work to be positive and suppress the negative. 15% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: You love the sense of perfection and creativity of Purva Phalguni. They need and enjoy sex. If dissatisfied, they are likely to look elsewhere. You may feel unsure about your ability to fulfil them and this makes you distrust them. Talk about your fears and they will respond. They will not knowingly hurt you. 60% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra: Both of you are ruled by the Sun; you understand each other perfectly. Uttara Phalguni is warm and caring, they love you and support you. You feel you can trust them and this makes you relax in their company. Uttara Phalguni is realistic about sex and will not pressurise you to be what you are not. 68% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Hasta Nakshatra: The Sun rules you and the Moon rules Hasta. The Moon loves to reflect the glory of the Sun, similarly, Hasta likes to bask in your warmth. Hasta recognises your loneliness and, through love, they help elevate it. Sexually Hasta also has many complexes and they recognise you as a soul mate struggling with similar feelings. 64% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Chitra Nakshatra: Tough, independent, refined and cultured; Chitra are full of attractive contradictions. Can the exotic tiger be totally happy with the plain mongoose? You can make it worse by being jealous of Chitra's friends. Loving them also means letting them have some freedom. They bring colour and fun into your life. 55% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Swati Nakshatra: Swati are happy with your material successes; they are not always able to connect to your spiritual ones. Why do you need them to understand your soul's journey? By now you must realise that this is essentially a lonely process, your partners can only block its progress. So love Swati and compromise on the rest. 55% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Vishakha Nakshatra: Vishakha and Uttara Ashadha have a friendship that does not translate well into intimacy. Vishakha can be too fixed in their ideas to understand your complicated emotional needs. You relate their restlessness to the fact that you are unable to live up to their expectations. You can feel unhappy and lonely. 32% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Anuradha Nakshatra: Anuradha's love can penetrate your loneliness. But you may find that they love you a bit more than you can love them. Their love makes you feel secure and wanted and you try very hard to offer them security and stability. Remember to let them know of your love: they can be hurt by your aloofness. 64% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Jyeshta Nakshatra: Your austere nature does not enjoy Jyeshta's conspicuous addiction to sensuality and passion. The spiritual part of your relationship works wonderfully but the sensuous part is often distant. The success of your relationship depends on how well you can bridge the polarities and learn to appreciate their sensual nature as much as their spiritual one. 50% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Moola Nakshatra: You are drawn to the unconventional Mula but soon realise that this relationship may not work. Ketu, the tail half of the celestial snake, rules them. This brings out unnecessary aggression within you. Mula can also make you the butt of their anger. Love finds it hard to flourish under these conditions. 36% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Purva Ashadha Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha and Uttara Ashadha are two halves of the same principle. Purva Ashadha's creativity amazes you, as does their ability to bring sensuality and love into your life without demanding the sacrifice of your spirituality. You go beyond mere physical love; you experience spiritual togetherness. 77% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Other Uttara Ashadha are the only ones who fully understood your sexuality so potentially this relationship may be sensuous and fulfilling. If you put two relationship misfits together it will take some trial and error before you are comfortable together. The high compatibility suggests the ability to bridge the difficult communication barriers. 68% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Shravana Nakshatra: Do not keep pushing Shravana away. They are one of the few who can understand your emotional loneliness. They can be moody and distracted at times but they know how to deal with your complex emotions. Sometimes you can get too comfortable with them and become lazy. That does not help you spiritually. 58% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Dhanishta Nakshatra: You must not try to compete with Dhanishta for everything. Just enjoy their friendship and see how the relationship develops. If you try to fight with Dhanishta to establish your superiority, they will fight back. Dhanishta needs to know of your love and if you express that from time to time, they will be less inclined to fight you. 52% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Shatabhisha Nakshatra: Shatabhishak is ruled by Rahu, the celestial snake, and any relationship with a snake sign must have very clear personal boundaries. Despite this negative factor, you can overcome your instinctive distrust to take the next step with them. You can learn to love their detachment from sexual passions and the unconventional approach to you. 63% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: You find their warmth comforting and sexy, you enjoy exploring your sensuality with them. They are strong but they do not afraid of you. They allow you to explore your relationship at your own pace. Their positive attitude gives you confidence. Their way of being your friend, lover and mentor make them special indeed. 66% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra: Your best relationship. They will try to fulfil all your desires and love you completely and deeply. You must not take Uttara Bhadra for granted. They understand your vulnerabilities and help you overcome your emotional barriers. You need to honour and love them. They make you feel happy and complete. 83% compatible

Uttara Ashadha and Revati Nakshatra: Revati has the ability to charm and attract you. They hover around you, showering you with their affection and love. You can't resist them even when you try. Revati is good for you as they have a philosophical attitude to love and sex. But they can be critical and living up to their ideals is not always easy. 55% compatible

Best and worst lunar mansion for compatibility with Uttara Ashada Nakshatra

For a happy married life, the most ideal life partner for Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra will be Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra and the most challenging life partner will be Magha Nakshatra and Ashlesha Nakshatra.


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