Uttara Bhadrapada

• 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

• 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, Ganga
  • Dhruva 
  • Lakshmi Narasimha – after Ugra avatar.
  • 8 Lakhsmis
  • Mercury’s Debility

అహేర్బుధ్న్యస్య ఉత్తరే అభిషించంతః

పరస్తాత్ అభిషున్వంతో అవస్తాత్  

Ahirbudhnyasya = 1) One who controls a cowherd , 2) 2-headed snake is controlled 3) Vritrasura defeated 4) Vajrayudha has won 5) The enemy is defeated 6) Clouds released water as rain 7) Water is released 8) stopping someone who is motionlessly wandering 9) Ahika: Dhruva Nakshatra 10) Wind (Vayu) or Akasa Tatwa – dearest to snakes 11)The number 8 (Transformation, Shani) 12) Navel.

Uttare (Proshtapada): Proshta means Bull and also a Stool / Chair which has 4 legs – first 2 legs are in Purva Bhadrapada, the other 2 are here. Uttare means later. Means a person who sat on the chair, position after a big struggle,  or suffering from diseases like fishers / piles etc.  

Abhishinchintaha: 1) Rajyabhisheka (coronation as king, by sitting on chair /position) by consecration. 2) appointment 3) bathe 4) moisten 5) Face insult 6) Hug 7) learning and resolution 8) forearm

AbhiShunvanto: 1) emotional 2) Squeeze the essence – understand the profound meanings of difficult verses 3) eating porridge / juice etc in old age 4) playing dice games – defending here 5) protecting native’s people from attackers / overly careful about many things.  

Shukla ambara dharam Vishnum Sasi Varnam Chaturbhujam 

Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet Sarva Vignopa Shantaye

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).  

Ganga:

• Unlike Purvabhadra, very good fertility. 
• Extremely talented, haughty nature.
• Several obstacles / breaks in career / transformations in life. 
• Extremely good memory – will remember that is heard / taught in a rhythm / song.

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. 

Lakshmi-Narasimha – Prahlada – protection of his people:

• After slaying Hiranya Kasyapa very ferociously, Narasimha remained very angry (Ugra, Purvabhadra) for long time. 
• However, Prahlada requested him continuously to cool down (water, Uttara bhadra).
• Lakshmi came and sat on his lap. 
• Then he became Lakshmi Narasimha. The native is very wealthy, famous, controls emotions but blasts every now and then – when feels that his people are in trouble. For example, he will fight for inheritance because the native thinks its the foundation for his children. 

Ashta Lakshmis: 

• The Ashta Lakshmis, or eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi, represent different aspects of prosperity, wealth, and well-being. They are:

  1. Adi Lakshmi – The primal goddess, representing eternal wealth.
  2. Dhana Lakshmi – The goddess of wealth and prosperity.
  3. Dhanya Lakshmi – The goddess of agricultural wealth and nourishment.
  4. Gaja Lakshmi – The goddess of power and royalty, associated with elephants.
  5. Santana Lakshmi – The goddess of progeny and family well-being.
  6. Veera Lakshmi (Dhairya Lakshmi) – The goddess of courage and valor.
  7. Vijaya Lakshmi – The goddess of victory and success.
  8. Vidya Lakshmi – The goddess of knowledge and wisdom.
• Mercury’s Debility in Uttarabhadra:
  • Uttarabhadra is related to deep sea (snake), where as Mercury exalts (likes) earthy signs.
  • Mercury is a copy cat of Jupiter, where Jupiter’s sign is here – where things are original. Do not think  Jupiter is better in quality than Mercury – both are important. Mercury only implements what is proven – where as Jupiter is deep sea thinker and creates / invents new solutions.  
  • Mercury does not like to waste money, however Jupiter is interested in experimenting / testing new solutions – so a lot of money can be wasted in research and development. 
  • Mercury is a young prince, however Uttarabhadra is based on maturity. 
  • Uttarabhadra is abstract thinking – where as Mercury is concrete thinking.
  • Hasta where Mercury exalts, work is done by own hands – Uttarabhadra has abstract thinking and would usually deploy people to get labor-jobs done.

• 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).
• The native is constantly focused on money making / saving for next generations. Once children are settled / prosperous – turns into spiritual pursuits.
• Retires very early in life. Does not actually want to do anything in life as he is tired (as Purvashada is lot of work and the native is tired there). Or the native employs juniors, where he gives the instructions of high-level and the juniors execute the job. However, the juniors find it extremely difficult to cope up with the abstract thinking of the native.
• Native (is snake) generally buys his first home – a small one / used second-hand one.
• Native remembers all the insults that he had received in his life. 
• Native tries to overprotect his people.
• Interests in singing, dancing or other fine-arts.
• Decisions are based only on emotions.
• Mother is extremely strict / father is missing  or dead / father is weak – mother takes care of every domestic thing at home.
• Very good understanding of the scriptures – looks for deep 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.

• A stool: Power and position are early in life like Prahlada / Dhruva. Most likely power / position / prosperity comes with death of father or mother. If father and mother are alive, native takes a long time to reach the power / position – he is aspiring for.

• A 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.

• 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. The symbolism emphasizes stability and inner calm. Cows have very high intuition. Cow is a symbol of prosperity.

Yoga Tara: 8th Degree Aquarius