Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 26 of 27 -- Deity: Ahirbudhnya, Ruler: Saturn
Quick Facts
- Number
- 26 of 27
- Sanskrit Name
- Uttara Bhadrapada
- Deity
- Ahirbudhnya
- Ruling Planet
- Saturn (Sa)
- Zodiac Range
- 333.33° -- 346.67°
- Padas
- 4 (3°20' each)
Ruler: Saturn
- Vimshottari Period
- 19 years
- Planet Key
- Sa
Four Padas of Uttara Bhadrapada
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
333.33° -- 336.67°
Pada 2
336.67° -- 340.00°
Pada 3
340.00° -- 343.33°
Pada 4
343.33° -- 346.67°
About Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada is the 26th of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It spans from 333.33° to 346.67° in the sidereal zodiac.
The presiding deity of Uttara Bhadrapada is Ahirbudhnya, and it is ruled by the planet Saturn 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 Bhadrapada 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.