Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
26°40′ Sagittarius–10° Capricorn
Ruling Planet
Sun
Deity
Vishvadevas
Symbol
Elephant Tusk
Degrees
26°40′ Sagittarius–10° Capricorn
Number
21
Padas
4
Four Padas of Uttara Ashadha
Pada 1
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Pada 2
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Pada 3
Capricorn
Navamsa: Capricorn
Pada 4
Capricorn
Navamsa: Capricorn
Classical Significance
Uttara Ashadha is the 21th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Vishvadevas and its ruling planet is Sun, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Elephant Tusk encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Uttara Ashadha express the qualities of Sun filtered through the archetypal energy of Vishvadevas.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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