About Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada, ruled by Saturn and governed by Ahir Budhnya—the serpent of the deep ocean—is a nakshatra of profound wisdom, hidden power, and the integrated understanding of life and death. Its symbols—the last legs of the funeral cot and intertwined serpents—suggest completion, the containment of immense energy within a calm exterior, and mastery over the deeper currents of existence. Natives are deeply compassionate, introspective, and spiritually mature, often becoming steady pillars of wisdom and quiet strength for those around them.
Key qualities
- depth
- wisdom
- compassion
- patience
- spiritual strength
Padas (quarters) of Uttara Bhadrapada
| Pada | Navamsa Sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo | Du |
| 2 | Virgo | Tha |
| 3 | Libra | Jha |
| 4 | Scorpio | Jna |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra?+
Uttara Bhadrapada (उत्तर भाद्रपदा) is the 26th of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It spans 3°20′–16°40′ Pisces in the sidereal zodiac and is ruled by Saturn. Its presiding deity is Ahir Budhnya and its symbol is the Last legs of funeral cot / Intertwined serpents. Uttara Bhadrapada belongs to the Manushya gana and its yoni (animal instinct) is the Cow.
What are the personality traits of Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra natives?+
People born under Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra are typically associated with qualities such as depth, wisdom, compassion, patience, spiritual strength. Its symbols—the last legs of the funeral cot and intertwined serpents—suggest completion, the containment of immense energy within a calm exterior, and mastery over the deeper currents of existence. Natives are deeply compassionate, introspective, and spiritually mature, often becoming steady pillars of wisdom and quiet strength for those around them.
Which planet rules Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra?+
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra is ruled by Saturn. In the Vimshottari Dasha system, a person born with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada begins their life with the Saturn Dasha. The planetary energy of Saturn strongly colours the nature and potential of this Nakshatra.
What deity governs Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra?+
The presiding deity of Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra is Ahir Budhnya. This divine energy shapes the higher spiritual purpose and the archetypal themes that Uttara Bhadrapada natives encounter throughout their lives, including lessons related to depth and wisdom.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra good for marriage?+
In Vedic kundli matching (Guna Milan), Uttara Bhadrapada's gana is Manushya and its yoni (animal symbol) is the Cow — two of the eight kootas weighed when matching charts. No nakshatra is universally "good" or "bad" for marriage; compatibility depends on how these factors align with the partner's nakshatra. Check any pairing with our Kundli Matching tool.