Introduction
Uttara Ashadha is the 21st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning Sagittarius 26°40′ – Capricorn 10°00′ (sidereal). In the Vimshottari dasha its lord is Surya (Sun), whose mahadasha runs 6 years. Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi (Nakshatra-prakaraṇa 1) names its deity as the Vishvedevas, and tradition gives it the symbol of an elephant tusk or a small bed.
"Uttara" means the latter. It is the partner of Purva Ashadha and the second half of "Ashadha", "the one that cannot be suppressed". Its first pada falls in Dhanu and the other three in Makara, so tradition sees in it a blend of Dhanu's ideals and Makara's hard work.
Nature (as tradition sees it)
Tradition holds that people with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha move forward slowly but with firm steps. The Sun, its lord, adds self-respect, responsibility and a sense of leadership. The Vishvedevas, the gathering of all the gods, add the idea of fairness and of taking everyone along.
Its gana is Manushya (human). Tradition links this with a practical, balanced temperament that works in the middle of the world.
These are traditional associations, not a verdict on any person. The lagna, the planets and the running dasha together make the picture; one nakshatra alone decides nothing.
Strengths and things to keep in mind
Strengths: patience, integrity, keeping promises, making a long plan and sticking to it.
Things to keep in mind: tradition says high ideals can sometimes become too much expectation of oneself and others. Celebrating small wins, and treating rest as seriously as work, keeps this nature light and happy.
Work and interests
Tradition links this nakshatra with work that involves responsibility, order and long effort: administration, running institutions, fields tied to policy and justice, teaching, and work where the interests of many people have to be balanced. These are directions of interest, not one fixed job.
Relationships
In relationships tradition sees these people as reliable and loyal. They believe more in showing up than in display. At times they say less about their feelings and show more through actions, so putting feelings into words as well brings warmth to the bond.
Faith
According to Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi, the deity of Uttara Ashadha is the Vishvedevas. They are seen as the gathering of "all the gods", invoked in Vedic rites for the good of everyone. So this nakshatra is tied to the idea of shared welfare and taking everyone along.
Name-mantra: ॐ विश्वेभ्यो देवेभ्यो नमः (nakshatra deity: Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi, Nakshatra-prakaraṇa 1; the name-mantra is traditional usage)
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Name syllables
In naming, tradition takes the first letter from the pada of the Moon's nakshatra. The four padas of Uttara Ashadha give:
- Pada 1 (Dhanu): भे
- Pada 2 (Makara): भो
- Pada 3 (Makara): जा
- Pada 4 (Makara): जी
The pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the name-letter calculator to see yours.
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