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Uttara Ashadha — An elephant’s tusk or a small bed

Nakshatra 21 of 27

Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढा

The Victor” · 26°40′ Sagittarius–10° Capricorn

Deity
the (the universal gods)
Ruler
Sun
Gana
Manushya
Symbol
An elephant’s tusk or a small bed
Degrees
26°40′ Sagittarius–10° Capricorn
Themes
principled, enduring, responsible, leaderly, steadfast

Uttara Ashadha bridges the end of Sagittarius and the start of Capricorn, from 26°40′ Sagittarius to 10° Capricorn. Its name means "the later invincible one," and its symbol is an elephant’s tusk. Where Purva Ashadha wins by early momentum, Uttara Ashadha wins for keeps: this is the nakshatra of lasting, principled victory.

Its deities are the , the ten universal gods who embody collective virtue, righteousness, and the common good. They give Uttara Ashadha its integrity and its talent for victories that benefit everyone — success earned through honesty, patience, and care for the whole.

The planetary ruler is the Sun, which lends leadership, dignity, and a steady moral backbone. As a Manushya (human) nakshatra, it is responsible, hardworking, and grounded — the conscientious leader who builds something durable and just.

Uttara Ashadha people are often principled, persevering, and quietly authoritative, slow to start but unstoppable once committed, with a gift for lasting achievement. Their strength is integrity and endurance; their growth edge is flexibility — avoiding rigidity or stubbornness and learning to delegate and adapt.

If your Moon is here, your victories tend to be the kind that last because they are built on principle — be patient, hold your course, and let your steadfast integrity carry you to the top.

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