Short answer: Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra is the 26th birth star, covering 3°20′ to 16°40′ of Pisces. Saturn is its lord and Ahirbudhnya, the serpent of the deep waters, is its deity. Its symbols are the back legs of a cot, twins and a snake in water. It is manushya gana and a fixed star. Name letters are Du, Tha, Jha and Na.
Updated 8 November 2026
What does Uttara Bhadrapada stand for?
If you have read my page on Purva Bhadrapada, you will know the two stars form a pair, the front and back legs of a cot. Uttara is the back pair, the one that bears the weight. Where its partner is fire and lightning, Uttara Bhadrapada is still water: deep, cool and slow to stir.
Ahirbudhnya, the deity, is the serpent who lives at the bottom of the ocean of the sky. The image is of hidden wisdom resting quietly far below the surface. In the people I read with the Moon here, that shows as calm under pressure, a long memory, a habit of thinking before speaking, and an inner life that others rarely see in full. Many have a natural pull towards meditation or quiet study.
Uttara Bhadrapada at a glance
| Particular | Uttara Bhadrapada |
|---|---|
| Sequence | 26th |
| Range | 333°20′ to 346°40′ |
| Sign | Meena (Pisces), all four padas |
| Star lord | Saturn (Shani) |
| Deity | Ahirbudhnya |
| Symbols | Back legs of a cot; twins; a serpent in water |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Cow, female |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Muhurat class | Dhruva, a fixed star |
| Name letters | Du, Tha, Jha, Na |
I keep these consistent with my main nakshatra page. The last three syllables are written थ, झ and ञ in Hindi, so names starting with Tha, Jha or the rare Nya sound fit the custom.
The four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada
All four padas are in Pisces, so Jupiter is always the sign lord and Saturn the star lord. That is an old, wise pairing: Jupiter’s faith with Saturn’s patience.
| Pada | Pisces degrees | D9 sign | Letter | Character note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ to 6°40′ | Leo | Du (दू) | Dignified, generous, likes to lead quietly |
| 2 | 6°40′ to 10°00′ | Virgo | Tha (थ) | Analytical, service minded, careful |
| 3 | 10°00′ to 13°20′ | Libra | Jha (झ) | Diplomatic, artistic, fair in dealings |
| 4 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Scorpio | Na (ञ) | Intense, private, drawn to deep subjects |
A small technical note: Mercury reaches its deepest debilitation at 15° Pisces, inside this star’s fourth pada. That concerns Mercury in a chart, not the Moon, but when I see both there I look at how the person handles speech and paperwork.
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra traits
– Even temper. They are hard to rattle and often become the calm one in a crisis. – Patience. They are willing to wait years for the right result. – Wisdom beyond their age. Children of this star are often called old souls by relatives. – Charitable. They give quietly, often without telling family. – Withdrawn at times. The deep water can turn into long silences and a reluctance to ask for help.
The shadow side is passivity. An Uttara Bhadrapada native can wait so patiently that the chance passes. I often encourage setting deadlines for decisions they have already thought through.
Careers for Uttara Bhadrapada natives
Saturn gives endurance; Pisces and the deep-water deity give insight. I see these natives in counselling and psychology, research, philosophy and religious work, charities and NGOs, hospitals and care homes, writing, and long-horizon finance such as insurance or pensions. They also do well in government roles where steadiness counts more than speed.
Success tends to come in the second half of life. I read the 10th house and the dashas to see when, which is the approach on my career astrology page.
Uttara Bhadrapada in marriage and gun milan
As a spouse, an Uttara Bhadrapada native is loyal, patient and protective. They are slow to fall in love and slow to leave. Their partner may sometimes wish they spoke more about feelings, since much stays below the surface.
On the matching side, the star is manushya gana, madhya nadi and female cow yoni. Uttara Phalguni, the bull, shares the yoni for full marks; the tiger stars Chitra and Vishakha are its classical opposites. Counting from Uttara Bhadrapada, good taras fall on Bharani, Rohini, Hasta, Ardra, Swati, Punarvasu and Revati, for instance. Madhya nadi partners such as Pushya, Chitra, Anuradha and Purva Ashadha need the nadi exceptions checked, as set out on my nadi dosh page.
Uttara Bhadrapada is also one of the classical wedding stars, and as a fixed star it is a favourite for griha pravesh dates.
Why muhurat lists keep choosing Uttara Bhadrapada
Muhurat texts sort the stars by temperament, and Uttara Bhadrapada belongs to the dhruva, or fixed, group along with Rohini, Uttara Phalguni and Uttara Ashadha. Fixed stars are chosen for things meant to last: laying a foundation, moving into a home, a wedding, planting trees, or starting a long course of study. If you look at any list of griha pravesh dates for 2027, you will see this star come up again and again.
Families sometimes ask whether this clashes with panchak, since Uttara Bhadrapada lies inside it. It does not, for most purposes. The panchak rules cover a short list of jobs, such as laying a roof or building a cot, and leave house-warmings and weddings alone. When a date falls here, I still check the tithi, the lagna at the chosen hour, and the charts of the people involved before I agree to it.
Saturn mahadasha at the start of life
Uttara Bhadrapada natives are born in Saturn’s 19-year period. With the Moon at Pisces 12°, which is 8°40′ into the star, about 65 per cent is used, so around 6 years and 8 months of Saturn remain. Mercury’s 17 years then run from about age seven to twenty-four, followed by Ketu’s 7.
A Mercury dasha through the school years usually helps studies and communication, which balances the quiet nature of the star. The Saturn period itself is covered on my Saturn mahadasha page.
Health, broadly
Pisces is linked to the feet and lymph in the old texts, Saturn to bones and joints. Uttara Bhadrapada natives sometimes ignore small complaints for too long because they are so patient. Please see a doctor early rather than waiting.
Remedies that suit Uttara Bhadrapada
– Saturday for Saturn: serve or feed someone who does hard work for little money. – Some quiet practice each day, meditation or simple prayer, fits Ahirbudhnya well. – Thursday for Jupiter, the sign lord: respect teachers, and give to education. – Speak up once a week about something you would usually keep to yourself. For this star, that is a real remedy.
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra in 2027
Saturn, this star’s own lord, has been moving through Pisces, so Uttara Bhadrapada Moons are in the peak of sade sati. That peak will ease on 3 June 2027 when Saturn moves to Aries, turning into the last phase; Saturn steps back into Pisces from 20 October 2027 for some months. Jupiter in Leo is in the 6th from Pisces, which tends to help with clearing debts and competition. Rahu in Capricorn from 5 December 2026, the 11th from Pisces, often brings new contacts and income. My Pisces horoscope 2027 has the detail month by month.
A reading for your Uttara Bhadrapada chart
I start by confirming your pada and the Saturn balance at birth, then read your chart and current dasha, with this year’s sade sati phase in view, for the question you bring. Sessions are 45 minutes by video or phone, and written notes follow. Book a reading. You can also read about my kundli analysis first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who rules Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra?
Saturn rules Uttara Bhadrapada, and Jupiter rules its sign, Pisces. Natives begin life in Saturn mahadasha.
What are Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra name letters?
The syllables are Du, Tha, Jha and Na. In Hindi they are written दू, थ, झ and ञ.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada good for marriage?
Yes. Uttara Bhadrapada is a classical wedding star and its natives tend to be loyal partners. The actual match depends on both charts.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada in sade sati in 2027?
Yes. With a Pisces Moon, Uttara Bhadrapada natives are in sade sati. The peak phase eases from 3 June 2027 when Saturn enters Aries.
What is the animal of Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra?
Uttara Bhadrapada has the cow as its yoni. It matches fully with Uttara Phalguni and scores zero with the tiger stars Chitra and Vishakha.