Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Sun (6-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Dhanu–Makara |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Mongoose |
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Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra (21 of 27)
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (#21 of 27): ruling planet Sun, Manushya gana, Antya nadi, Mongoose yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Uttara Ashadha is the 21th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Dhanu–Makara, ruled by Sun with Manushya gana and Antya nadi.
The 4 padas of Uttara Ashadha
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 266°40′–270°00′ | Dhanu | Jupiter | Bhe |
| Pada 2 | 270°00′–273°20′ | Makara | Saturn | Bho |
| Pada 3 | 273°20′–276°40′ | Kumbha | Saturn | Ja |
| Pada 4 | 276°40′–280°00′ | Meena | Jupiter | Ji |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Uttara Ashadha →.
Essence of Uttara Ashadha
Uttara Ashadha is the later, lasting victory: universal principles held patiently until they win. Your finest achievements mature slowly and stand permanently.
People born in Uttara Ashadha carry the Manushya temperament and Mongoose yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Antya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Uttara Ashadha in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Uttara Ashadha's Manushya gana, Antya nadi and Mongoose yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra good for?
Uttara Ashadha (Manushya gana, Antya nadi) is classically associated with Uttara Ashadha is the later, lasting victory: universal principles held patiently until they win. Your finest achievemen — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Uttara Ashadha?
In gun milan, Uttara Ashadha's Manushya gana and Mongoose yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Bharani, Rohini, Ardra — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Uttara Ashadha?
Sun rules Uttara Ashadha in the vimshottari dasha system (6 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Babies born in Uttara Ashadha are traditionally named starting with Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Uttara Ashadha baby-name list for examples.