Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada is the 26th nakshatra, spanning 3°20′–16°40′ of sidereal Pisces. Ruled by Saturn with Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep, as its deity, it is a fixed star of depth and steadiness.
Also known as: Uttara Bhadra, Uttarabhadra, Uthirattathi, Uthrattathi, Uttara Proshthapada
Uttara Bhadrapada, ‘the latter auspicious feet’, is marked by Algenib and Alpheratz, which complete the Great Square of Pegasus. Its symbol is the back legs of a cot, also shown as twins or a serpent in water, and its deity is Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the ocean depths, linked with calm wisdom.
It is one of the four fixed (sthira) nakshatras and a classical favourite for weddings, griha pravesh and other lasting commitments. It is associated with patience, restraint and quiet strength. Ruled by Saturn, it begins life in Saturn’s 19-year dasha.
Its padas give the name syllables Du, Tha, Jha and Na. It lies wholly within Panchak, yet it stays on the classical lists for weddings and griha pravesh, because Panchak traditionally restricts only a handful of specific activities.