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title: "Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility"
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date: 2026-07-24
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description: "Uttara Ashadha nakṣatra explained — ruled by Sun, deity Viśvedevas, Manuṣya gaṇa, Antya nāḍī, Mongoose yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan compatibility signature."
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# Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Jyotiṣa · Nakṣatra

Uttara Ashadha nakṣatra — ruled by Sun, deity Viśvedevas, symbolised by the elephant tusk / plank. Here is its classical nature, attributes, and what it shapes in a chart.

Karma JyotiṣaClassical profile≈ 4 min

Uttara Ashadha · at a glance

Ruling planet
Sun

Deity
Viśvedevas

Symbol
Elephant tusk / plank

Gaṇa
Manuṣya

Nāḍī
Antya

Yoni
Mongoose

Rāśi span
Dhanu 26°40’–Makara 10°

The later victory. Viśvedevas’ star of lasting, righteous triumph — principled, patient, hard-won leadership; slow to start but unshakeable once committed.

## 01What Uttara Ashadha shapes

Every nakṣatra colours the mind (the Moon) with its deity’s signature. Under **Viśvedevas** and the discipline of **Sun**, Uttara Ashadha leans toward the qualities above: strongest where the Moon is well-placed and dignified, strained where it is afflicted. The *elephant tusk / plank* is the key image to hold: it is what this star is always, quietly, doing.

None of this settles anything by itself. It is the classical association of a birth star, informative rather than conclusive on its own.

## 02Compatibility signature

For kundli matching (Guṇa Milan), Uttara Ashadha carries the **Manuṣya** gaṇa (temperament), **Antya** nāḍī (constitution) and the **Mongoose** yoni (instinctive nature). Classically, partners are matched for gaṇa harmony and, most importantly, *different* nāḍī — same-nāḍī pairings score zero on that koota and are traditionally avoided.

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## 03Common questions

Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha nakṣatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by **Sun** in the Vimśottarī system — so a Uttara Ashadha-born Moon begins life in the Sun mahādaśā. Its presiding deity is Viśvedevas.

What is the gaṇa and nāḍī of Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha is **Manuṣya** gaṇa, **Antya** nāḍī, with the **Mongoose** yoni. These three decide much of kundli-matching (Guṇa Milan) — same nāḍī between partners is classically avoided.

What are Uttara Ashadha natives like?
The later victory. Viśvedevas’ star of lasting, righteous triumph — principled, patient, hard-won leadership; slow to start but unshakeable once committed. Exact expression depends on the pada, the Moon’s dignity, and the whole chart — a computed reading resolves it.

How do I find my nakṣatra?
Your birth Moon’s exact position sets your nakṣatra and pada. Karma Jyotiṣa computes it free from your birth date, time and place.