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Uttara Bhadra-pada

Nakshatra

The Latter Beautiful Feet · Hindu Nakshatra 25

Position (J2000)

9° 06' Aries ♈

Determinant Star

gamma Pegasi

Tradition

Hindu Nakshatra

Planetary Ruler

Saturn

Astrological Influence

Uttara Bhadra-pada, meaning 'the Latter Beautiful Feet,' corresponds to Algenib (gamma Pegasi) and shares the couch symbol and presiding deities with its predecessor. Ruled by Saturn, this stable asterism transforms the intense energy of Purva Bhadra-pada into lasting, structured foundations.

Saturn's discipline and the stable classification make this nakshatra ideal for creating permanent structures and enduring commitments.

In the Hindu Nakshatra System

Uttara Bhadra-pada completes the Beautiful Feet pair with Saturn's grounding influence. The Kshattriya caste association and stable classification align it with the structural, foundational work of nation-building. Where Purva Bhadra-pada ignited the fire, Uttara Bhadra-pada builds the hearth to contain it.

Lunar Influence

The Moon in Uttara Bhadra-pada is excellent for coronations, building, planting, and all permanent works. The birth indications are warmly positive: generosity, devotion, wealth, and influential positions.

Vedic Attributes

Symbol

A Couch

Deity / Regent

Aja-Ekapat, the One-footed Goat and Ahi Budhya, the Bottom Snake

Caste

Kshattriya

Asterism Type

stable

Guna

manushya

Body Rulership

Swamps and the knees

Favorable Activities

A stable asterism favourable for coronations, expiatory ceremonies, planting of trees, sowing of seeds, building of towns, and matters of a permanent nature when containing the Moon.

Birth on the Lunar Day

Those born on the lunar day will be generous, devout, rich, and in influential positions.

Moon at Birth in This Nakshatra

With Moon here at birth native will be happy, eloquent, charitable, and possess children and grandchildren.

Equivalent Mansions

stabilitydepthendurancegenerositydevotionpermanence

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