Which planet rules Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?

Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Saturn Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?

The symbol of Uttara Bhadrapada is the back of a funeral cot / twins, and its presiding deity is Ahir Budhnya. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra

The deep, still star of the serpent of the depths — wise, calm and compassionate.

Number: 26 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Saturn
Presiding deity: Ahir Budhnya
Symbol: Back of a funeral cot / twins

Nature and traits

People associated with Uttara Bhadrapada are often described as wise, calm, compassionate and disciplined. As a Saturn-ruled nakshatra under Ahir Budhnya, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Saturn planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?: Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Saturn Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?: The symbol of Uttara Bhadrapada is the back of a funeral cot / twins, and its presiding deity is Ahir Budhnya. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.