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Uttara Bhadrapada

उत्तराभाद्रपदाUttara Bhādrapadā

Ruled by Shani · deity Ahir Budhnya

LordShani (Saturn)

The graha that rules this nakshatra and colours its days.

DeityAhir Budhnya

The presiding devata whose qualities the nakshatra carries.

SymbolTwins / back legs of a funeral cot

The traditional image that sums up its nature.

GanaManushya

Temperament: Deva (gentle), Manushya (human), Rakshasa (fierce).

NatureDhruva (Fixed)

What kind of activity the day suits.

TattvaAkasha (Ether)

The element it belongs to.

ShaktiVarshodyamana Shakti

Its particular power, from the Taittiriya Brahmana.

YoniCow (female)

Its animal symbol, used in compatibility.

NadiMadhya

The channel (Adi, Madhya, Antya), used in compatibility.

RashiMeena

The sign or signs its four padas fall in.

Qualities

Uttara Bhadrapada, ruled by Shani with Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep, as its deity, is symbolised by the back legs of a funeral cot or by twins. It carries depth, wisdom, patience and self-control. The day favours meditation, lasting commitments, charity and calm, considered decisions. Its stillness invites inner depth, and gentle activity keeps energy balanced.

Shakti: The power to bring rain and steady, deep nourishment.

Nakshatra mantraॐ अहिर्बुध्न्याय नमः (Om Ahirbudhnyāya Namaḥ)

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Favourable for

  • Meditation
  • Long-term commitments
  • Charity
  • Calm decision-making
  • Study of philosophy
  • Laying foundations

Better to avoid

  • Better to postpone hurried changes
  • Go gently with withdrawal

Next occurrenceFri 23 Oct, 21:03 → Sat 24 Oct, 20:32 IST · New Delhi

The four padas

  1. 1Simha navamsaName syllable “Du”
  2. 2Kanya navamsaName syllable “Tha”
  3. 3Tula navamsaName syllable “Jha”
  4. 4Vrishchika navamsaName syllable “Ña”

Practices for Uttara Bhadrapada

The 27 nakshatras

Moon and nakshatra guidance is traditional Jyotisha offered for reflection and practice. It is not a prediction, and it is not medical, financial or legal advice. Please use your own judgement and seek a qualified professional where needed.