Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 21/27
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra उत्तराषाढा
lasting victory · integrity · leadership · perseverance
Uttara Ashadha is "the later invincible one" — the nakshatra of permanent victory, ruled by the universal gods. Where Purva conquers quickly, Uttara wins for good: its natives achieve through integrity and perseverance, and their success endures.
| Number | 21st of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 26°40′ Sagittarius – 10°00′ Capricorn |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Sun (Surya) |
| Deity | The Vishvadevas (universal gods) |
| Symbol | An elephant tusk, the planks of a bed |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Yoni (animal) | Mongoose |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Adi (Vata) |
| Sanskrit | उत्तराषाढा |
Symbol & deity
Uttara Ashadha's symbol is an elephant tusk, the planks of a bed, and its presiding deity is The Vishvadevas (universal gods). Its special power — its shakti — is the power of unchallengeable, lasting victory (apradhrsya shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Principled, persevering, responsible, sincere and a leader of lasting achievement.
Challenges: Stubborn, over-serious, slow to start and burdened by duty.
Ruling planet — Sun
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun in the Vimshottari system, so a Uttara Ashadha Moon sets Sun's dasha as the first major life period, and Sun's nature deeply colours the personality. the soul, the father, the king — your core identity and vitality.
Career & vocation
Leadership with integrity, public service, pioneering ventures, long-term institutions.