उत्तर भाद्रपद · Nakshatra #26 of 27 · 333.33°–346.67° · ruled by Saturn
Fiery warrior, protective, courageous. Fights for dharma and justice. Natural defender.
Military, police, law, surgery, martial arts, firefighting.
Feet, immune system. Strong but prone to inflammations.
Protective, fierce partner. Loyalty is paramount.
Uttara Bhadrapada has four padas with starting sounds Du, Tha, Jha, Da (दू, थ, झ, ड) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Leo navamsa — the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds confidence, leadership and a need for recognition, colouring Uttara Bhadrapada's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Virgo navamsa — the earth element, Artha (security). It adds analysis, discipline and attention to detail, colouring Uttara Bhadrapada's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Libra navamsa — the air element, Kama (desire). It adds diplomacy, balance and a relational, aesthetic sense, colouring Uttara Bhadrapada's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Scorpio navamsa — the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds intensity, depth and transformative power, colouring Uttara Bhadrapada's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.