Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 21 of 27 -- Deity: Vishve Deva, Ruler: Sun
Quick Facts
- Number
- 21 of 27
- Sanskrit Name
- Uttara Ashadha
- Deity
- Vishve Deva
- Ruling Planet
- Sun (Su)
- Zodiac Range
- 266.67° -- 280.00°
- Padas
- 4 (3°20' each)
Ruler: Sun
- Vimshottari Period
- 6 years
- Planet Key
- Su
Four Padas of Uttara Ashadha
Each nakshatra is divided into 4 padas (quarters) of 3°20' each. The pada determines the subtle variation in the nakshatra's energy based on its position within the constellation.
Pada 1
266.67° -- 270.00°
Pada 2
270.00° -- 273.33°
Pada 3
273.33° -- 276.67°
Pada 4
276.67° -- 280.00°
About Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha is the 21th of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It spans from 266.67° to 280.00° in the sidereal zodiac.
The presiding deity of Uttara Ashadha is Vishve Deva, and it is ruled by the planet Sun in the Vimshottari dasha system. Natives born under this nakshatra are influenced by the characteristics of both the deity and the ruling planet.
Each pada (quarter) of Uttara Ashadha falls in a different Navamsa sign, giving subtle variations in the expression of this nakshatra's energy. Understanding your birth nakshatra and pada provides deep insight into your personality, strengths, and life path.