NAKSHATRA 26 OF 27 · Uttara Bhādrapadā
Uttara Bhadrapada
Stillness with depth
Uttara Bhadrapada invites reflection on steadiness and the quieter layers of experience. Allow yourself to observe a feeling without demanding that it change.
A moment to reflect
Sit quietly for a minute and notice your breathing naturally.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada 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 Bhadrapada sits in the sky
Uttara Bhadrapada is number 26 in the 27-part nakshatra sequence. In the equal-division sidereal zodiac used by our calculator, it spans 3° 20′ Pisces to 16° 40′ Pisces. 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
Steadiness is not always visible from the outside. Think of the quiet work that helps you remain available to life: rest, reflection, or a promise kept without recognition. Choose one such act today. Depth can be cultivated in ordinary circumstances, without needing an exceptional experience.
The four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada
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 | 3° 20′ Pisces | 6° 40′ Pisces |
| 2 | 6° 40′ Pisces | 10° 00′ Pisces |
| 3 | 10° 00′ Pisces | 13° 20′ Pisces |
| 4 | 13° 20′ Pisces | 16° 40′ Pisces |
Other stars in the Saturn 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.