Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 26/27
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra उत्तर भाद्रपदा
depth · wisdom · stability · compassion
Uttara Bhadrapada is the still serpent of the deep — the nakshatra of calm wisdom and compassion, ruled by Ahir Budhnya. Where Purva burns, Uttara settles: its natives are serene, disciplined and profoundly spiritual.
| Number | 26th of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 3°20′–16°40′ Pisces |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Saturn (Shani) |
| Deity | Ahir Budhnya (the serpent of the cosmic deep) |
| Symbol | The back legs of a funeral cot; twins, a serpent in water |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Yoni (animal) | Cow (female) |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Sanskrit | उत्तर भाद्रपदा |
Symbol & deity
Uttara Bhadrapada's symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot; twins, a serpent in water, and its presiding deity is Ahir Budhnya (the serpent of the cosmic deep). Its special power — its shakti — is the power to bring cosmic rain and stability (varshodyamana shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Wise, calm, compassionate, disciplined, deeply spiritual and steady.
Challenges: Withdrawn, lazy, over-detached and slow to act.
Ruling planet — Saturn
Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari system, so a Uttara Bhadrapada Moon sets Saturn's dasha as the first major life period, and Saturn's nature deeply colours the personality. discipline, time, karma — the great teacher who works through limitation.
Career & vocation
Counselling, spirituality, charity, writing, advisory roles, anything requiring depth and patience.