Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada, ruled by Saturn with the deep serpent Ahir Budhnya as deity, is the star of depth, wisdom and calm. Its natives are patient, compassionate and profound, carrying a still, controlled strength beneath a gentle surface.
Quick facts
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
| Deity | Ahir Budhnya (serpent of the deep) |
| Symbol | Back legs of a cot / serpent of the deep |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Gender | Male |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Yoni (animal) | Cow |
| Sign & span | 3°20'–16°40' Pisces |
Key traits
- Wise, deep and compassionate
- Patient, calm and controlled
- Charitable and self-sacrificing
- Can be reclusive or overly passive
Career & strengths
Spirituality and counselling, charity, research, writing, and behind-the-scenes or advisory work suit Uttara Bhadrapada's depth.
Remedies
- Strengthen its ruling planet Saturn (see the Saturn remedies)
- Worship the nakshatra deity, Ahir Budhnya
- Chant the nakshatra's mantra and honour it on your birth-star day each month