Nakshatras

Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra: traits, career, love and remedies

Uttara Bhadrapada is the twenty-sixth nakshatra, linked to depth, patience and quiet wisdom. It is the calm after the storm.

Updated 13 November 2026 · 3 min read · Nakshatra guide

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Uttara Bhadrapada is the twenty-sixth nakshatra, linked to depth, patience and quiet wisdom. It is the calm after the storm.

Key facts

RashiMeena (Pisces)
Ruling planetSaturn
DeityAhirbudhnya
SymbolTwins or back legs of a funeral cot
Degrees3°20' – 16°40' Meena

Personality

Uttara Bhadrapada is calm and deep. People with this nakshatra are patient, compassionate and often wiser than their age. They can sit with a difficult feeling without rushing to fix it. The difficulty is inertia: they can wait too long and let life pass. The mature Uttara Bhadrapada keeps the calm and adds one clear action.

Career

Uttara Bhadrapada suits counselling, writing, research, medicine and any role that requires depth and patience. They are strong at holding space and weak at self-promotion. The best career move is usually a role where trust and depth matter.

Love and relationships

In love, Uttara Bhadrapada is gentle and loyal. They love quietly and deeply. The difficulty is passivity: they may wait for the partner to lead. Saying what they want directly improves the relationship.

Health and energy

Uttara Bhadrapada governs the feet, immune system and sleep. Fatigue and slow recovery are common. Rest and water are the basics.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Uttara Bhadrapada known for?

Depth and patience. Its symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot, which points to endings, rest and quiet wisdom.

Who rules Uttara Bhadrapada?

Saturn rules it, which adds patience, endurance and a serious inner life.

Which rashi is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra in?

It falls in Meena (Pisces), at 3°20' – 16°40' Meena. A nakshatra can sometimes cross a rashi boundary, which is why the degrees matter.

What is the ruling planet of Uttara Bhadrapada?

Saturn 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.