Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
ఉత్తరాషాఢ
Symbol: Elephant tusk
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra (ఉత్తరాషాఢ నక్షత్రం) is the twenty-first nakshatra, spanning 26°40' Dhanu to 10° Makara. Ruled by the Sun and presided over by the Vishvadevas, the ten universal gods who collectively represent all virtues, Uttara Ashadha bestows noble character, enduring victory, and a legacy that outlasts a single lifetime. The elephant tusk is its symbol — representing both the power to pierce through obstacles and the rarity of true virtue. Uttara Ashadha natives are principled, widely respected individuals who achieve lasting success through ethical conduct and consistent excellence.
Number
21
Deity
Vishvadevas
Guna
Rajas
Gana
Manushya
Nadi
Kapha
Naming Syllables (Aksharas)
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Personality Traits
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra — Frequently Asked Questions
What is unique about the Vishvadevas as Uttara Ashadha's deity?
The Vishvadevas are ten universal gods representing all virtues collectively: truth, willpower, skill, time, desire, firmness, ancestors, brightness, peak, and the universal body. Their collective nature gives Uttara Ashadha an unusually broad ethical foundation — natives embody multiple virtues simultaneously rather than excelling in one at the expense of others.
What naming syllables are used for Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha naming syllables are Bhe (భే), Bho (భో), Ja (జ), and Ji (జి). The first pada falls in Dhanu rashi and the remaining three in Makara rashi.
How does Uttara Ashadha differ from Purva Ashadha?
Purva Ashadha (Venus-ruled) represents the purifying, energetic preparation for battle — optimistic and persuasive. Uttara Ashadha (Sun-ruled) represents the final, decisive, and lasting victory achieved through principled conduct. Where Purva Ashadha burns bright, Uttara Ashadha endures — its victories are permanent because they are built on authentic virtue.