उत्तराषाढ़ा · Nakshatra #21 of 27 · 266.67°–280.00° · ruled by Sun
Ambitious, practical, hardworking. Climbs to the top through sustained effort.
Government, corporate leadership, construction, real estate.
Knees, skin, bones. Joint issues in old age.
Practical, reliable. Success in marriage after 30.
Uttara Ashadha has four padas with starting sounds Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji (भे, भो, जा, जी) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Sagittarius navamsa — the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds optimism, philosophy and a love of freedom, colouring Uttara Ashadha's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Capricorn navamsa — the earth element, Artha (security). It adds ambition, structure and enduring discipline, colouring Uttara Ashadha's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Aquarius navamsa — the air element, Kama (desire). It adds originality, humanitarian ideals and independence, colouring Uttara Ashadha's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Pisces navamsa — the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds imagination, compassion and spiritual sensitivity, colouring Uttara Ashadha's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.