Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
#21 of 27 · 266°40′–280°00′ sidereal · in Sagittarius & Capricorn
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Sun |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vishvedevas |
| Symbol | Elephant's tusk |
| Gana (temperament) | a manushya (human) temperament — balanced, ambitious and pragmatic |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Kapha (earthy) constitution — steady, patient and nurturing |
| Yoni (instinct) | Mongoose — alert and defensive |
| Nature (muhurta) | Dhruva — suits fixed/permanent works (foundations, long-term commitments) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 266°40′ – 270°00′ | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
| 2 | 270°00′ – 273°20′ | Capricorn (Makara) |
| 3 | 273°20′ – 276°40′ | Capricorn (Makara) |
| 4 | 276°40′ – 280°00′ | Capricorn (Makara) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Uttara Ashadha
Uttara Ashadha — presided by Vishvedevas, symbol "Elephant's tusk", ruled by Sun. The temperament is a manushya (human) temperament — balanced, ambitious and pragmatic with a Kapha (earthy) constitution — steady, patient and nurturing, and a alert and defensive instinct (Mongoose yoni). The Sun lordship lends soul, vitality, father, authority, confidence and leadership. Energies here favour fixed/permanent works (foundations, long-term commitments).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Sun — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Uttara Ashadha.
Who is the deity of Uttara Ashadha?
Vishvedevas; its symbol is the elephant's tusk.
What degrees does Uttara Ashadha span?
266°40′–280°00′ sidereal — that is 26°40′ Sagittarius to 10°00′ Capricorn, in Sagittarius and Capricorn.
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