Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra

The Lunar Mansion of Vedic Astrology.

Uttara Ashadha

The Latter Invincible One

Deity
Vishwadevas (Universal Gods)
Symbol
Elephant Tusk
Animal
Male Mongoose
Ruler
Sun (Air)
Manushya Gana Layout

Personality & Traits

Natives are disciplined, practical, and highly ethical. They are workaholics who seek to build lasting structures. They are less flashy than Purva Ashadha but more enduring. They are the 'perfect citizens' who uphold spiritual and social laws. They are patient, persistent, and often rise to high positions later in life.

Divine Connection

Presiding Deity

Vishwadevas (Universal Gods)

Symbolic Form

Elephant Tusk

✨ Strengths

  • Discipline
  • Ethics
  • Patience
  • Leadership
  • Practicality

⚠️ Weaknesses

  • ×Workaholism
  • ×Rigidity
  • ×Lack of empathy
  • ×Tendency to solitude

🔮 Ancient Vedic Secret

Uttara Ashadha possesses 'Apradhrishya Shakti'—the power to grant an unchallengeable victory. This is the victory that lasts for generations, like a dynasty or a monument.

Compatibility & Relationships

They are serious and committed partners. They may lack romance but offer rock-solid stability. Marriage is a duty they take seriously. They need a partner who respects their work and public image.

❤️ Check Compatibility with Uttara-ashadha

Suitable Professions

01

Judge

02

Government Official

03

Architect

04

Institutional Leader

05

Theologian

*Aligned with the nakshatra's natural aptitude and energy.

Mythology & Legends

Uttara Ashadha means "The Latter Invincible One." While the former (Purva) is about the *feeling* of invincibility, Uttara is about the *manifestation* of it through hard work and victory. Its deities are the Vishwadevas, the Universal Gods. This implies a collective, diverse, and all-encompassing energy. The mythology of the Vishwadevas represents the integration of all divine qualities: Time, Joy, Truth, Ancestors, etc. Uttara Ashadha natives are therefore "Universal Citizens." They look beyond race, caste, or creed. They are interested in the laws that govern the universe and society. The symbol is the Elephant Tusk. The tusk is the hardest part of the elephant; it is valuable, penetrates obstacles, and is a symbol of royalty (Ganesha). This signifies that Uttara Ashadha natives are unstoppable. They are the heavy lifters. They take on the projects that are too big for anyone else. This star is ruled by the Sun, the king. Located in Sagittarius (and a bit of Capricorn), it combines the wisdom of Jupiter with the structure of Saturn and the power of the Sun. This is the star of the "Philosopher King" or the "High-Level Executive." They build legacies. There is a sternness here. They are not as playful as Purva Ashadha. They are focused on Dharma (duty). They are the ones who write the constitution, build the skyscrapers, and run the government. They are often lonely at the top, but they accept this as the price of leadership.

The 4 Padas (Quarters)

Pada 1Sagittarius Navamsa
Righteous

Focus: Dharma & Law

Pada 2Capricorn Navamsa
Organizer

Focus: Institutional Power

Pada 3Aquarius Navamsa
Universalist

Focus: Global Goals

Pada 4Pisces Navamsa
Spiritualist

Focus: Surrender to Whole

*The Navamsa sign adds a sub-tone to the main Nakshatra energy, modifying its expression.

Nakshatra Mantra

"Om Vishwadevebhyo Namaha"

Chant 108 times during the moon's transit for best results.

👨‍🏫In My Practice: Observations

Uttara Ashadha natives are the ones you call when you need something done right, no matter how long it takes. I had a client, an architect, who spent 10 years designing one building. He wanted it to stand for 500 years. That is the 'Elephant Tusk' mentality—penetrating time itself. The shadow is isolation. They can be so focused on their 'Universal' goals that they forget the individual standing in front of them. I often have to remind them to hug their kids. They can be 'married to the job.' But their integrity is unmatched. If an Uttara Ashadha gives you their word, it is written in stone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written & Reviewed By

R
Rajesh Sharma Verified Expert
Senior Vedic Astrologer

Specializing in Nakshatra-based predictive astrology. Uttara Ashadha is one of my favorite placements to analyze because of its complex association with Vishwadevas (Universal Gods). Content last reviewed on 2/15/2026.