NAKSHATRA 21 OF 27 · Uttara Āṣāḍhā
Uttara Ashadha
Steady, lasting effort
Uttara Ashadha invites reflection on perseverance and shared values. Lasting work often grows through small actions repeated with care.
A moment to reflect
Take one modest step toward something that matters.
Is Uttara Ashadha your birth star?
A birth star is determined from the Moon’s sidereal longitude, not just your birth month. Our calculator uses your birth date, local time, and location. If your birth time is unknown, it checks the whole day and shows any possible birth stars.
Discover my birth star ✧Where Uttara Ashadha sits in the sky
Uttara Ashadha is number 21 in the 27-part nakshatra sequence. In the equal-division sidereal zodiac used by our calculator, it spans 26° 40′ Sagittarius to 10° 00′ Capricorn. The next nakshatra begins at the end of that range.
Your birth star depends on the Moon’s position in this division at your birth. It is different from a Sun sign. Understand the difference between signs, birth stars and padas →
Meet the symbolism in everyday life
Perseverance becomes more humane when the pace can last. Choose a meaningful task and define the next manageable part. Notice the quieter forms of progress: a kept promise, a corrected mistake, a day of patient effort. You can remain committed without treating exhaustion as proof of devotion.
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
Each nakshatra has four equal quarters, called padas. Your Moon’s calculated position determines your quarter. The ranges below explain the division; they do not assign a personality to each quarter.
| Pada | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26° 40′ Sagittarius | 0° 00′ Capricorn |
| 2 | 0° 00′ Capricorn | 3° 20′ Capricorn |
| 3 | 3° 20′ Capricorn | 6° 40′ Capricorn |
| 4 | 6° 40′ Capricorn | 10° 00′ Capricorn |
Other stars in the Sun sequence
The ruler shown here belongs to the Vimshottari nakshatra sequence; it is not automatically your rising-sign ruler or current dasha ruler. Learn how dashas and their rulers are used.
Sources behind this guide
The Drik Panchang nakshatra reference introduces the framework and names. The degree ranges here are calculated from the 27 equal divisions of the zodiac. Symbol and deity associations can differ in presentation across traditions.
Our method and sources explain the calculation conventions, including our approximate Lahiri ayanamsa. The reflection exercises are our own, prepared with AI assistance. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a Jyotish practitioner.
Reading the tradition thoughtfully
This is an editorial reflection on traditional symbolism, rather than a personal prediction. Associations and interpretations vary between lineages. A full chart includes much more than a single nakshatra.