Uttara Bhadrapada is the 26th Nakshatra in the Vedic astrology and it comprises of two stars, Gamma Pegasi and Alpha Andromedae. This star lies in the constellation of Pisces and its span extends from 3°20′ to 16°40′ Pisces. The symbol for Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra is the hind or rear legs of the funeral cot, opposing to the front legs used to represent the Nakshatra Purva Bhadrapada. Its name ‘Uttara Bhadrapada’ translates to “The latter one who possesses lucky feet.”
The ruling deity of Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra is Ahir Bhudhanya, the serpent god associated with fertility. This nakshatra is also connected with fire, purification and growth for a higher purpose just like Purva Bhadrapada, but is less of an extremist and a much less aggressive star. The association with Ahir Bhudhanya bestows Uttara Bhadrapada with the willingness to gather in-depth knowledge of all matters and gain control over the power of kundalini. Those born under this star are philanthropists and are often seen working keenly towards humanitarian causes.
The controlling planet of Uttara Bhadrapada is Saturn, the Guru of Karma. This makes this star as well as its natives virtuous and dutiful at heart. The people born under this Nakshatra are inclined towards solitude, and should remain vary of laziness and isolation. Uttara Bhadrapada is wise & determined at the core. Yet it greatly values a patient approach towards greater achievements in life. The natives are generally happy people and popular among friends for their positive outlook. They are eloquent speakers and highly influential. The people born under this star are virtuous and courageous in nature, easily capable of conquering their enemies.
Uttara Bhadrapada natives are usually content in nature and they try to live happily in every kind of situation that life may bring to them instead of crying over small issues of day to day life and making their lives miserable. Uttara Bhadrapada natives, by virtue of their wisdom and sound judgment, are known as very good judges and mediators and most of the people around them go to them for some settling their disputes and most of the times Uttara Bhadrapada natives come out with a decision which is just and fair and which keeps all the facts and arguments in mind. Uttara Bhadrapada natives however have a tendency to forgive the mistakes of the wrong doers and even when they are judging some dispute, they are likely to suggest smaller punishments for the people found guilty by supplying the logic that even the guilty should be treated kindly and should be given one more chance to improve himself. By virtue of these qualities, Uttara Bhadrapada natives are usually very popular and highly respected in the society and people around them try to obey every wish and command of such natives knowing the fact that Uttara Bhadrapada natives initiate actions for the welfare of the people and society, most of the times. Many Vedic astrologers consider Uttara Bhadrapada as a very lucky nakshatra and the natives under the strong influence of this nakshatra are likely to come across sudden benefits in the form of gifts, favors, favorable decisions, inheritance and other such things and these benefits come to them most of the times even without trying hard for them or sometimes not trying for them at all. Uttara Bhadrapada natives possess a good, benevolent and calm aura which radiates friendliness and safety and accordingly most of the people getting in touch with them instantly start feeling safe in their company and some Vedic astrologers believe that the natives under the strong influence of this nakshatra are the safest kind of people to be around.
Interests and Careers:
- charity, charitable or non-profit work
- importing and exporting, travel industry
- Great devotion, renunciation of the world, indifference to life, religious work (priests, saints), mystical work
- Enjoyment of extraordinary insight, erudition, intellect, or awareness
- astrology
- writing, philosophy, teaching
- Graveyards and cremation grounds
- Practicing Tantra
- Auspiciousness
Health Issues:
The sides of the body, including the ribs, the sides of the legs, the shins, and the soles of the feet.
Foot problems, cold feet, indigestion, constipation, problems with sides of the body and legs, hypertension, stress disorders, allergies, liver problems.
Location – 03.20 Pisces to 16.40 Pisces
Ruler – Saturn
Symbol – Water snake
Deity – Ahirbudhnya
Varna – Warrior
Alphabets – Du, Tha, Jha, Na
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