Nakshatra 21 of 27
Uttara Ashadha
Lasting victory — what's won fairly, stays.
Uttara Ashadha · 26°40'00" Sagittarius — 9°60'00" Capricorn
Lord
Sun
6 years in the period cycle
Deity
the Vishvedevas
Symbol
elephant's tusk
Animal (yoni)
mongoose
Nature (gana): human (manushya) — practical, balanced
Guiding theme: lasting victory, ethics, perseverance, authority
Strengths
- ✦ethics and consistency
- ✦a persistence that pays off over the long run
- ✦a natural authority grounded in competence
Shadow to work through
- ◦rigid principles where flexibility is needed
- ◦slowness at the starting line — you take a long time to build momentum
The shadow isn't a verdict — it's the area where the same force works against you until you notice it.
Natural directions
administration, law, science, organizations, anything built over years.
In close relationships
You're a partner for the long haul. Your challenge is showing feelings, not sustaining them.
Four quarters (padas)
Every nakshatra divides into four parts of 3°20' each. The quarter refines the shade — the same nakshatra in a different pada works a little differently, because each corresponds to a different sign in the navamsha (D9).
| Pada | Range | Navamsha sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40'00" Sagittarius — 29°60'00" Sagittarius | ♐︎ Sagittarius |
| 2 | 0°00'00" Capricorn — 3°20'00" Capricorn | ♑︎ Capricorn |
| 3 | 3°20'00" Capricorn — 6°40'00" Capricorn | ♒︎ Aquarius |
| 4 | 6°40'00" Capricorn — 9°60'00" Capricorn | ♓︎ Pisces |
Compatibility with other nakshatras
Calculated classically — through nadi (life energy) and yoni (the nakshatra's animal), the same tables as the full Guna Milan. It's a pointer, not a verdict: a low score marks an area for conscious work, not an obstacle.
Works well with: Ashwini, Bharani, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Purva Phalguni
Needs attention with: Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ashlesha, Magha
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Which zodiac: Indian (sidereal)
Rahu and Ketu: traditional version
House division: a whole sign is one house
Accuracy: verified against eclipses
Time of birth: accounting for historical daylight saving time
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