Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada is the twenty-sixth of the 27 nakshatras and spans 3°20′–16°40′ Meena (Pisces) in the sidereal zodiac. Its planetary lord is Saturn, so when the Moon is here at birth the Vimshottari dasha sequence opens with Saturn, a period of 19 years in full. It is presided over by Ahir Budhnya and symbolised by the back legs of a cot, and its four padas carry the naming syllables Du, Tha, Jha, Na.
Reference data for Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
- Sanskrit name
- उत्तरा भाद्रपद
- Position
- 26 of 27
- Sidereal span
- 3°20′–16°40′ Meena (Pisces)
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Planetary lord (Vimshottari)
- Saturn — 19-year dasha
- Presiding deity
- Ahir Budhnya
- Symbol
- The back legs of a cot
- Gana
- Manushya
- Yoni
- Cow (female)
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Muhurta class
- Dhruva (fixed)
- Name syllables
- Du, Tha, Jha, Na
The four padas
| Pada | Span | Navamsha | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′–6°40′ Meena (Pisces) | Simha (Leo) | Du (दू) |
| 2 | 6°40′–10°00′ Meena (Pisces) | Kanya (Virgo) | Tha (थ) |
| 3 | 10°00′–13°20′ Meena (Pisces) | Tula (Libra) | Jha (झ) |
| 4 | 13°20′–16°40′ Meena (Pisces) | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Na (ञ) |
Spans follow the standard 27-fold sidereal division (13°20′ per nakshatra, 3°20′ per pada). Lords follow the Vimshottari sequence; gana, yoni, nadi and name syllables follow the common Avakahada table. Regional Panchangs sometimes differ on symbols and syllable spellings.
Deity, symbol and meaning of Uttara Bhadrapada
Uttara Bhadrapada, ‘the latter blessed feet’, is presided over by Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep waters and a symbol of hidden, stabilising wisdom. Its symbol is the back legs of a cot, and sometimes a pair of twins. Tradition reads it through depth, patience, restraint, compassion and the ability to stay calm under pressure. It lies wholly in Meena.
Uttara Bhadrapada in a birth chart
When the Moon occupies Uttara Bhadrapada at birth, this is your Janma Nakshatra — the birth star used for naming, for the Vimshottari dasha sequence and for Kundli matching. Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Saturn and lies in Meena (Pisces), so a reading weighs Saturn together with the sign lord (Jupiter). If the Ascendant or another planet sits in Uttara Bhadrapada it takes on the same symbolism, but the result depends on that planet’s own strength, house and aspects: a nakshatra refines a placement, it does not override it.
Muhurta: what Uttara Bhadrapada is traditionally chosen for
In muhurta texts this is a dhruva (fixed) nakshatra, suited to beginnings meant to last: laying foundations, planting, installing a deity or entering a new home. It is on the traditional wedding list, though a few specific tasks are avoided because it falls within Panchak. A full muhurta still checks tithi, weekday, local sunrise and the individual chart, so the nakshatra alone never decides a date.
Gana, yoni and nadi in Kundli matching
Uttara Bhadrapada belongs to the Manushya gana, its yoni (animal) is the cow (female) and its nadi is Madhya (Pitta). In Ashtakoot Guna Milan these feed Gana Koota (6 points), Yoni Koota (4 points) and Nadi Koota (8 points) — together 18 of the 36 points. They compare the two partners’ birth stars, so none of them describes a person on its own, and a low score in one koota is weighed against the whole chart rather than read as a verdict.
What this means in your chart
A general description of Uttara Bhadrapada cannot tell you which planet sits there in your chart, which house it rules or which dasha is running. Generate your free Kundli to see where Uttara Bhadrapada falls for you, then ask the AI astrologer about that specific placement rather than treating this page as a personal prediction.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lord of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?+
Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari system. If your Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada, your dasha sequence begins with Saturn, whose full period is 19 years; the balance remaining at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
What are the name letters for Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?+
The four padas carry the syllables Du, Tha, Jha, Na, one per pada in that order. The pada is fixed by the Moon’s exact degree at birth, so the birth time decides which syllable applies; many families treat all four as available.
Which rashi is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra in?+
Uttara Bhadrapada spans 3°20′–16°40′ Meena (Pisces). All four padas lie in the same sign, so a Moon anywhere in it gives the same Moon sign.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada a good or bad nakshatra?+
No nakshatra is good or bad in itself. Muhurta texts class Uttara Bhadrapada as a dhruva (fixed) nakshatra, which describes the kind of activity it traditionally suits, not the worth of a person born under it. How it plays out depends on the planet placed there, its house and the running dasha.
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