Nakshatra 21 of 27
Uttara Ashadha
Elephant's tusk / small bed
The final victory. Late-stage commitment, what endures.
Ruling planet
Sun
Presiding deity
Vishvedevas (the collective of all deities)
Symbol
Elephant's tusk / small bed
Zodiac span
Sagittarius 26°40' – Capricorn 10°
Sidereal — view sign: Sagittarius
Padas
4 × 3°20'
What the Moon in Uttara Ashadha favors
Uttara Ashadha means 'later invincibility' — the Moon here favors finishing moves, durable victories, commitments that will still matter in ten years. Sun-ruled and blessed by the Vishvedevas (all the gods in council). Favorable for: closing deals, graduation ceremonies, completing long projects, making commitments that will be watched by others, founding lasting institutions. Less favorable for: trial runs or experiments — the mansion prefers the real thing. If you've been preparing for a milestone, today is a strong day to cross it.
Live reading
Is the Moon in Uttara Ashadha right now?
The Moon moves through one nakshatra roughly every thirteen hours. The panchanga page computes today’s active mansion from live ephemeris math — if Uttara Ashadha is the transiting nakshatra at this moment, the panchanga will tell you, along with the active tithi, yoga, karana, and weekday.
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