Nakshatra 21 of 27
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra (उत्तराषाढ़ा)
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra: ruled by Sun, deity Vishvadevas, in sidereal Sagittarius and Capricorn. See its four padas with navamsa signs, matching attributes, and what Moon in Uttara Ashadha means for your Vimshottari dasha.
Direct answer
Uttara Ashadha (उत्तराषाढ़ा) is the 21st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 26°40′ Sagittarius to 10°00′ Capricorn in sidereal Sagittarius and Capricorn. Its ruling planet is Sun, its presiding deity is Vishvadevas, and its symbol is the elephant tusk. A person born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha starts life in a Sun mahadasha (6 years full length).
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′. The pada decides the navamsa (D9) sign — the chart traditionally read for marriage and inner life. If your Moon or lagna degree falls in Uttara Ashadha, this table shows its navamsa sign.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Sagittarius – 0°00′ Capricorn | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 0°00′ Capricorn – 3°20′ Capricorn | Capricorn |
| 3 | 3°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Capricorn | Aquarius |
| 4 | 6°40′ Capricorn – 10°00′ Capricorn | Pisces |
Moon in Uttara Ashadha and your Vimshottari dasha
In Vimshottari dasha, the nakshatra of your birth Moon sets the starting mahadasha. A Moon in Uttara Ashadha begins life in a Sun mahadasha, whose full length is 6years — shortened at birth by however far the Moon has already travelled through the nakshatra's 13°20′ span. The rest of the 120-year cycle follows in fixed order.
What a Sun period brings depends on what Sun controls in your specific chart — house ownership, placement, and strength — not on the nakshatra alone. That is why this site checks dasha timing against your real past before making forward claims.
Matching attributes (Ashtakoot)
In Guna Milan, nakshatras are compared through classical categories. Uttara Ashadhais classified as Manushya (human) gana (temperament group), Antya (Kapha) nadi (constitution group), Kshatriya varna, and the Mongoose (female) yoni. Two charts with the same nadi traditionally raise Nadi dosha — the heaviest single factor in the 36-guna score — which is why matching reports here flag it for expert review rather than auto-failing the match.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun. In Vimshottari dasha, a birth Moon in Uttara Ashadha begins the cycle with a Sun mahadasha of up to 6 years (shortened by how far the Moon has already travelled through the nakshatra at birth).
Which rashi (Moon sign) is Uttara Ashadha in?
Uttara Ashadha straddles sidereal Sagittarius and Capricorn. Which rashi your Moon falls in depends on the exact degree — the pada table on this page shows the boundary.
What are the matching attributes of Uttara Ashadha?
For Ashtakoot matching, Uttara Ashadha is classified as Manushya (human) gana, Antya (Kapha) nadi, Kshatriya varna, with the Mongoose (female) yoni. Nadi and gana carry the most weight in the 36-guna score; same-nadi matches are traditionally flagged for closer review.
How do I know if my Moon is in Uttara Ashadha?
You need your birth date, time, and place — the Moon moves through one nakshatra in roughly a day, so the time matters. The free chart and dasha calculators on this site compute it with the Lahiri ayanamsa.