Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
In Vedic astrology the Moon’s position at the moment of birth matters as much as the rising sign. The zodiac is divided into 27 nakshatras, or lunar mansions, each spanning 13 degrees and 20 minutes of the sky. The nakshatra in which your Moon sits is called your birth star, and it colours the emotional tone, instincts and inner motives that shape your daily life.
| Number | 21 |
|---|---|
| Span | 26°40′ Sagittarius – 10°00′ Capricorn |
| Lord | Sun |
| Deity | Vishvedevas |
| Symbol | Tusk/cot |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Nakula |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Naming syllables | Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji |
Nature and life
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by the Sun and associated with the Vishvedevas, the universal gods who represent the collective strength of all beings. Its symbol, the back of an elephant’s tusk, suggests steady endurance, stature and lasting achievement. You may be principled, dependable and patient, with a sense of integrity that others find reassuring. Your convictions tend to be firm, and you often take the long view when others chase short-term gains. Your influence grows through sincerity. People come to you for principled counsel because they know you will not bend the truth. Your steady example encourages others to build something durable.
Life often rewards perseverance and a quiet, principled approach that gathers respect over time. You may be drawn to management, law, public service, civic leadership or long-term projects that aim to benefit many people. The challenge is rigidity: your certainty can harden into self-righteousness, and you may struggle with flexible solutions. Stubbornness can also make it hard to accept new ideas. Cultivating humility and listening to dissenting views helps your integrity become a source of unity rather than distance. Regular reflection on your values, and periodic review of your plans, keeps your strength fresh.
Education and income
You learn well through disciplined study, long projects and clear standards, and you often prefer depth to breadth. Management, governance, law, public administration, agriculture, finance and infrastructure planning can all suit your patient approach. Roles that require sustained responsibility and ethical judgement will bring out your best qualities. Income tends to increase steadily as your reputation grows and your track record lengthens. Continuing to learn about changing systems will keep your wisdom relevant to new challenges. Mentoring others in your field is a particularly meaningful way to share what you have built. Investment in long-term savings and pension planning aligns well with your character.
Family life
At home you are steady, principled and protective, and family members may come to you when they need a solid, honest opinion. You value routines and traditions that have stood the test of time. Friction may appear when you hold others to strict standards or become unyielding in how things should be done. Shared decision-making, and a willingness to bend in small matters, keeps the household warm and fair. Your dependability is one of the greatest comforts you can offer. Children often learn from your example that integrity and patience can carry them far, especially when you explain your reasoning kindly. Family celebrations that honour elders and remember shared commitments can deepen your sense of belonging.