Jyotiṣa · Nakṣatra
Uttara Ashadha nakṣatra — ruled by Sun, deity Viśvedevas, symbolised by the elephant tusk / plank. Here is its classical nature, attributes, and what it shapes in a chart.
Uttara Ashadha · at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Deity
- Viśvedevas
- Symbol
- Elephant tusk / plank
- Gaṇa
- Manuṣya
- Nāḍī
- Antya
- Yoni
- Mongoose
- Rāśi span
- Dhanu 26°40’–Makara 10°
The later victory. Viśvedevas’ star of lasting, righteous triumph — principled, patient, hard-won leadership; slow to start but unshakeable once committed.
01What Uttara Ashadha shapes
Every nakṣatra colours the mind (the Moon) with its deity’s signature. Under Viśvedevas and the discipline of Sun, Uttara Ashadha leans toward the qualities above: strongest where the Moon is well-placed and dignified, strained where it is afflicted. The elephant tusk / plank is the key image to hold: it is what this star is always, quietly, doing.
None of this settles anything by itself. It is the classical association of a birth star, informative rather than conclusive on its own.
02Compatibility signature
For kundli matching (Guṇa Milan), Uttara Ashadha carries the Manuṣya gaṇa (temperament), Antya nāḍī (constitution) and the Mongoose yoni (instinctive nature). Classically, partners are matched for gaṇa harmony and, most importantly, different nāḍī — same-nāḍī pairings score zero on that koota and are traditionally avoided.
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03Common questions
Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakṣatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun in the Vimśottarī system — so a Uttara Ashadha-born Moon begins life in the Sun mahādaśā. Its presiding deity is Viśvedevas.
What is the gaṇa and nāḍī of Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha is Manuṣya gaṇa, Antya nāḍī, with the Mongoose yoni. These three decide much of kundli-matching (Guṇa Milan) — same nāḍī between partners is classically avoided.
What are Uttara Ashadha natives like?
The later victory. Viśvedevas’ star of lasting, righteous triumph — principled, patient, hard-won leadership; slow to start but unshakeable once committed. Exact expression depends on the pada, the Moon’s dignity, and the whole chart — a computed reading resolves it.
How do I find my nakṣatra?
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