Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
The Warrior Star, The Second of the Blessed Feet
Sacred Mantra
Telugu
అహేర్బుధ్న్యస్య ఉత్తరే
పరస్తాత్ వర్షం అవస్తాత్
Sanskrit
अहेर्बुध्न्यस्य उत्तरे
परस्तात् वर्षं अवस्तात्
Mantra Meaning
Ahirbudhnya:
1) One of the 11 Rudras – the serpent of the deep sea 2) Kundalini energy 3) Foundation / base / left foot 4) Understanding everything from the root level 5) Handles a lot of pressure like the deep sea 6) Can become lazy under pressure or may not like to work 7) Highly sensitive Rudra who controls emotions but can have sudden outbursts 8) Travels downwards into the sea (opposite of Purva Bhadrapada which travels upwards)
Uttare:
1) The latter / second / northern 2) Better / superior 3) End of change where person is relaxing / retiring / prospering 4) Completion and stability after transformation 5) The second of the blessed feet 6) Final stage of spiritual evolution
Varsham:
1) Rain / rainfall 2) Nourishment from above 3) Blessing and abundance 4) Growth and fertility 5) The power to bring rain and grow plants 6) Varshodhyamana Shakti - the power to bring stability through nourishment
Introduction to Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Basic Information
- Nakshatra Deity: AhirBudhnya, an atmospheric Rudra, dragon serpent of the deep seas. He represents the Kundalini energy, the son of Viswakarma and Surbhi. He represents the left foot, foundation (base) – and one of the 11 Rudras.
- Symbols: Twins (2-faced man), Legs of Funeral Cot, Snake under water, Female Cow.
- Kind: Dhruva / Sthira / Fixed
- Facing or Looking Towards: UrdhvaMukha (Upwards)
- No of Stars: 2
Spiritual Attributes
- Nick Name: The Warrior Star, "Front Legs of Burning Pyre", The Second of the Blessed Feet, The beautiful left foot, Ray of Light.
- Foundation Above: The Raining Clouds
- Foundation Below: The Growth of Plants.
- Shakti (Power): Varshodhyamana Shakti (The power to bring rain and grow plants and bring stability).
- Final Desire: To find stability and balance.
Puranic Stories
Ahirbudhnya
- One of the 11 Rudras. This Rudra is highly sensitive Rudra – general controls his emotions – tries to handle a lot of pressure (anger), stays calm and composed. However, there can be sudden blasts (especially in 1/4 padas).
- Ahirbudhnya is the water serpent, which rules the deep sea. If Purvabhadra travels upwards, Uttarabahadra travels downwards into the sea.
- Water exerts a lot of pressure on the deep sea serpent – native handles a lot of pressure. It becomes too difficult to walk under sea – native does not like to work, becomes lazy or is under lot of pressure that he cannot move / work.
- Understands everything from the root level (deep sea).
Dhruva
- Dhruva's severe penance is represented by Purva Bhadrapada.
- The appearance of Vishnu and blessings from him to become the pole star is Uttara bhadrapada. The native gains a lot of name, fame, popularity (he cannot be ignored) and money.
Personality Traits
Key Characteristics
- Extremely angry person but his anger is self-controlled. Always look at Lagna cusp, Lagna Lord, Lagna Lord dispositor also – if they also fall in rudra nakshtras or Indra nakshatras – outbursts in anger is expected. Otherwise, the native is controlling all the anger and smiles outwardly.
- Native is constantly trying to establish a fixed income for himself / family or bring about stability of income. He is constantly sacrificing himself to achieve this stability in money.
- Abstract thinking (not concrete thinking).
- Maintaining secrecy, especially in matters related to honor / dignity / reputation.
- Unlike Purvabhadra, the native is has a very clear understanding where to go and what to do – from a very young age. Does not like to waste energy. Conserves energy by sitting at a place rather than moving unnecessarily. Travels only when it is extremely necessary / for helping his family or his office staff.
- The native has 2 mothers / 2 fathers (similar to Hasta). Or, the native has a parent-like people other than his own parents.
- Extremely focused on fame / name – concerned about its betterment always.
- Does everything only to help others – even at workplace he completes his work only that others work is not hampered. Actions that do not affect others are never attended by the native – lazy / postpones them.
- Extremely fertile people (Ganga, Purvashada) – good children.
- Sexual appetite differences between self and spouse (similar to Purvashada).
Symbols and Meanings
Twins
This symbolizes duality, which could represent contrasting forces such as life and death, or good and evil. It reflects the transformative and unpredictable energy of the nakshatra. Native can be a split personality. Or he could be one amongst the twins.
Funeral Cot or Bed
This symbolizes death, transformation, and the end of cycles. It connects Purva Bhadrapada to themes of mortality, renunciation, and spiritual transcendence. Purva Bhadra represents the start of a change – causing disruptions, sudden U-turns in life and Uttara bhadra is the end of change – where the person is relaxing / retiring / prospering.
Snake under Water
Represents the deep, hidden knowledge and wisdom that lies beneath the surface. The snake under water symbolizes the kundalini energy and the profound spiritual insights that come from diving deep into one's consciousness.
Female Cow
In Uttarabhadra Nakshatra, the cow symbolizes nurturing, patience, and a deep connection to the earth. Cows are seen as gentle and providing, reflecting the Nakshatra's themes of compassion, sustenance, and spiritual growth. Just as the cow gives milk selflessly, Uttarabhadra Nakshatra encourages generosity, grounding, and the pursuit of wisdom with a steady, nurturing attitude.
Special Degrees and Positions
Yoga Tara
8th Degree Aquarius
Uttara Bhadrapada in Different Houses
Effects of Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra when placed in different houses
First House
Anger issues (check other combos for Indra and Rudras). Or, the person is extremely calm and controlling a lot of anger. Remembers all the insults he has faced in his life. Mother is a strong individual at home / father is dead or missing from native's life. Native is focused on earning money for his wife and kids. He saves a lot of money / people may see him as stingy man. Decisions are based on emotions. Native is extremely fertile – will have children even married late. Native is 2 faced split personality / one of those twins. Native is lazy. Employs juniors to complete work – very good at macro level understanding of work. Dislikes copying anything, instead will work on inspiration and doing it differently. Money goes wasted on self-improvement or other houses to which it is connected to. Native is perceived stingy / overly focused saving for next gen. If his people are hurt, he will be furious.
Second House
Excellent communication skills, grammar, language skills, multiple languages. Good understanding of scriptures, looks at deep meanings – especially when Venus or Moon are connected. Extremely protective of one's family. Will shout / fight if they are hurt. Constantly earning for them / helping his people.
Third House
Mismatch in the sexual interests of self and spouse. When connected to other kama trikonas (3,7,11) – native has uncontrollable anger. He blasts out especially due to money / inheritance issues with siblings etc. He can fight with anyone for bringing financial stability to his wife and kids.
Fourth House
Mother is extremely powerful / strict / very close to the native. Father is generally inattentive in home activities. Native has 2 mothers. Could be step-mother / other mother-like women who car for the native. Native generally buys 2nd hand homes / small homes.
Fifth House
Unless other combinations show otherwise, native is extremely fertile. Children are settled very soon after education or will have a constant transformation of careers. Native gets position in life very early – recognized fame early in life.
Sixth House
Bereft of physical strength. Constantly struggling with anger issues. Very good arbitrators – stops fights between 2 people / entities. Connection with Artha Trikonas: Got settled in life early and will retire early / beats competition easily. Or will depute others to labor-work. Interested in scriptures – and the profound meanings in it. Wastage of Money. Refer 12th house also.
Seventh House
Difference in sexual appetite between self and spouse. Extreme anger issues when connected with other kama trikonas. Native is still trying to work on anger – generally stays calm but there are outbursts. These anger issues are due to fights for inheritance etc.
Eighth House
Digestion issues and piles complaints, if connected to 5th. When connected to 6th, hip replacements are possible in Bhadrapadas after an enduring pain – (Left: Purva; Right: Uttara). Anger issues in wife's family. Native likes seclusion / staying aloof. Excellent arbitrators.
Ninth House
Father may be having sudden outbursts of Anger. Generally he is calm. The native is adopted / native's father adopts someone else. Native's father has only female children. Read 1 and apply on father.
Tenth House
Career is constantly under transformation. The native got settled early in life and wants to depute other people by becoming a manager over them. Focused on Research and Development activities and teaching. Good understanding of scriptures. May be fighting anger issues / sudden outbursts of anger.
Eleventh House
Native fights with others / siblings only for money and inheritance – especially when connected to other kama trikonas.
Twelfth House
Wants to stay aloof. Unnecessary wastage of money (based on planets, Ex: Mars: hurriedness, Moon: for rewards, Sun: False Prestige, Saturn: elders in family or servants at work, etc). Native is constantly focused on donation of money. Especially, if the native is financially stable and planets like Moon or 2nd lord are connected.