Short answer: Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra is the 21st birth star, spanning 26°40′ Sagittarius to 10°00′ Capricorn. The Sun is its lord and the Vishvedevas, ten universal gods, are its deities. Its symbol is an elephant’s tusk or the planks of a bed. It is manushya gana and a fixed star. Name letters are Be, Bo, Ja and Ji.
Updated 8 November 2026
Uttara Ashadha meaning: the later, lasting victory
Where Purva Ashadha is the first “unconquered” star, Uttara Ashadha is the later one, and the difference matters. The first wins the argument; the second wins the war and then has to govern. When I see the Moon in Uttara Ashadha, I usually meet someone with a strong sense of duty, a slow and steady climb, and a habit of finishing what they start.
The deities are the Vishvedevas, the ten gods of universal principles such as truth, will, time and steadiness. They stand for doing what is right for everyone, not just for oneself. The symbols, a tusk and the planks of a bed, both suggest something solid that bears weight.
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra key facts
| Factor | Uttara Ashadha |
|---|---|
| Number | 21st of 27 |
| Longitude | 266°40′ to 280°00′ |
| Rashi | Pada 1 in Dhanu (Sagittarius); padas 2 to 4 in Makar (Capricorn) |
| Planet | Sun (Surya) |
| Deities | The ten Vishvedevas |
| Symbol | Elephant tusk; planks of a bed |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Mongoose, the only star with this animal |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Muhurat nature | Dhruva, fixed |
| Name syllables | Be, Bo, Ja, Ji |
The same values appear on my nakshatra overview. In Hindi the first two letters are written भे and भो, so many families use names starting with Bhe or Bho.
The padas: one in Sagittarius, three in Capricorn
Uttara Ashadha crosses a sign line, so the Moon sign depends on the pada. Jupiter rules the first; Saturn rules the other three. The Sun as star lord stays the same throughout.
| Pada | Where it falls | D9 | Sound | Character in short |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagittarius 26°40′ to 30°00′ | Sagittarius | Be (भे) | Idealistic, religious or philosophical, a born mentor |
| 2 | Capricorn 0°00′ to 3°20′ | Capricorn | Bo (भो) | Practical, ambitious, builds slowly |
| 3 | Capricorn 3°20′ to 6°40′ | Aquarius | Ja (जा) | Social conscience, interest in science or reform |
| 4 | Capricorn 6°40′ to 10°00′ | Pisces | Ji (जी) | Gentle, imaginative, drawn to service |
A Sun-ruled star in Saturn’s sign is an interesting pairing, because the two are traditional rivals. The result, in the charts I read, is ambition held in check by duty: someone who wants recognition but only on fair terms.
Abhijit, the hidden 28th star
In the older 28-star list there is one extra star, Abhijit, slotted between Uttara Ashadha and Shravana. It covers the last pada of Uttara Ashadha and a small slice of Shravana, from 276°40′ to about 280°53′. Modern dasha and matching work uses 27 stars and ignores it, but muhurat texts still value it, and the midday Abhijit muhurat borrows its name. If your Moon falls in Uttara Ashadha’s fourth pada, you are in the Abhijit zone.
Uttara Ashadha personality traits
– Integrity first. They hate shortcuts and get uncomfortable around people who take them. – Patient effort. Results come late, and they are fine with that. – Natural authority. Others often hand them the lead without a vote. – Serious exterior. They can look stern even when they are relaxed. – Loyal to institutions. Family, company, community: they stay when others drift away.
The shadow side is rigidity, and sometimes loneliness at the top. I often suggest they keep one friendship where they are not in charge of anything.
Career for Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
The Sun means government and authority; Capricorn means structure and long-term work. I see Uttara Ashadha natives in civil services and public administration, defence, law and judiciary, large-company management, engineering and construction, policy and NGO leadership. The first pada, in Sagittarius, leans more towards teaching, religion and higher education.
Recognition usually comes after 35 and builds from there. On a reading I combine this with the 10th house and dashas; my page on career astrology shows how.
Marriage and matching for Uttara Ashadha
As partners, Uttara Ashadha natives are reliable, responsible and rather formal. They show love by providing and protecting. They may need reminding to show warmth openly, and they dislike drama.
For gun milan, the star is manushya gana, antya nadi and mongoose yoni. The mongoose’s classical enemy is the snake, so Rohini and Mrigashira score zero in yoni; and since no other star is a mongoose, full yoni marks only come with another Uttara Ashadha. By tara counted from this star, Ashwini, Bharani, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada sit in good positions. Antya nadi stars such as Krittika, Magha, Vishakha and Shravana share its nadi; my nadi dosh page lists when that zero is cancelled.
Uttara Ashadha is also on the classical list of wedding stars. Two of the last wedding dates before Dhanu kharmas in December 2026 fall under it.
Sun mahadasha: a short start
The Sun’s mahadasha is only 6 years, so most Uttara Ashadha natives move on quickly. Take a Moon at Capricorn 5°: that is 8°20′ into the star, about 62 per cent used, leaving roughly 2 years and 3 months of the Sun. The Moon’s 10 years follow, then Mars for 7, and Rahu’s 18 years begin around age nineteen.
So the dasha that shapes adult life for many of these natives is Rahu’s, then Jupiter’s. The Sun period itself, and how the Sun behaves by house, will be on my Sun mahadasha page.
Health in broad strokes
Capricorn is linked with the knees, joints and skin, and the Sun with the heart, eyes and bones, in classical lists. Uttara Ashadha natives tend to be disciplined about work and careless about rest. Regular check-ups with a doctor and a fixed day off each week are what I usually suggest.
Simple remedies for Uttara Ashadha
– Offer water to the rising Sun, or simply watch the sunrise for a few minutes. It is the traditional Sun practice and costs nothing. – Respect your father and seniors, even when you disagree with them. – Keep your word on small things; this star is about lasting integrity. – On Makar Sankranti, when the Sun moves into Capricorn and stands in this very star, do some charity. It falls on 15 January 2027; see my Makar Sankranti 2027 page.
What 2027 holds for Uttara Ashadha Moons
For pada 1 with a Sagittarius Moon, Jupiter in Leo is in the 9th, a good backdrop for study and mentors, and Saturn will leave the 4th on 3 June 2027.
For padas 2 to 4 with a Capricorn Moon, the picture is busier. Rahu will enter Capricorn on 5 December 2026 and sit on the Moon sign through 2027, which can make the mind restless and ambitious. From January to early June Saturn in Pisces, the 3rd, helps effort. When Saturn enters Aries on 3 June 2027 it moves to the 4th from Capricorn, so home and property matters will need patience. My Capricorn horoscope 2027 covers this month by month.
A reading for your Uttara Ashadha chart
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra?
The first pada of Uttara Ashadha is in Sagittarius, and padas 2, 3 and 4 are in Capricorn. Check your pada to know your Moon sign.
What is the Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra animal?
Uttara Ashadha has the mongoose as its yoni. It is the only nakshatra with this animal, and the snake stars Rohini and Mrigashira are its opposites in matching.
What letters are used for Uttara Ashadha names?
The syllables are Be, Bo, Ja and Ji. In Hindi they are भे, भो, जा and जी, so names like Bhola or Jagdish fit the custom.
Is Uttara Ashadha good for marriage dates?
Yes. Uttara Ashadha is a fixed star and one of the classical wedding stars. The final date still depends on the couple’s charts.
Is Abhijit part of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra?
Abhijit overlaps the fourth pada of Uttara Ashadha and the start of Shravana. It is used in muhurat, not in the 27-star dasha system.