Nakshatras

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: traits, career, love and remedies

Uttara Ashadha is the twenty-first nakshatra, linked to lasting victory, integrity and endurance. It wins slowly and keeps the win.

Updated 13 November 2026 · 3 min read · Nakshatra guide

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Uttara Ashadha is the twenty-first nakshatra, linked to lasting victory, integrity and endurance. It wins slowly and keeps the win.

Key facts

RashiDhanu (Sagittarius)
Ruling planetSun
DeityVishvedevas
SymbolElephant tusk
Degrees26°40' Dhanu – 10° Makara

Personality

Uttara Ashadha plays the long game. People with this nakshatra are principled, patient and quietly ambitious. They care about doing the work properly. The difficulty is rigidity: they can hold a standard so tightly that they miss a better option. The mature Uttara Ashadha keeps the integrity and adds flexibility.

Career

Uttara Ashadha suits law, government, management, engineering, research and any role that rewards endurance. They are strong at long projects and weak at quick pivots. The best career move is usually a role with a clear ladder and lasting impact.

Love and relationships

In love, Uttara Ashadha is loyal and serious. They commit slowly and then stay. The difficulty is emotional reserve: a partner may feel respected but not desired. Saying the feeling plainly closes the gap.

Health and energy

Uttara Ashadha governs the knees, bones and skin. Joint care and posture matter. This nakshatra benefits from strength training and rest.

This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. See a doctor for any persistent symptom.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Uttara Ashadha known for?

Lasting victory. Its symbol is an elephant tusk, which points to endurance and a win that is not easily reversed.

Which rashis does Uttara Ashadha touch?

It starts in Dhanu and ends in Makara, bridging fire and earth.

Which rashi is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra in?

It falls in Dhanu (Sagittarius), at 26°40' Dhanu – 10° Makara. A nakshatra can sometimes cross a rashi boundary, which is why the degrees matter.

What is the ruling planet of Uttara Ashadha?

Sun rules this nakshatra. The ruling planet shapes how the nakshatra expresses itself, especially during its dasha.

One nakshatra, many expressions

The nakshatra sets a tone. The rashi, the ruling planet and the current dasha decide how that tone shows up in daily life.

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This page is jyotish-based guidance, not medical, legal or financial advice. It describes patterns and timing, not guarantees. For health, legal or money decisions, speak to a qualified professional.