Uttara Ashadha is the twenty first nakshatra of the zodiac consisting of two stars in the breast of archer and extends from 266°40’ to 280°0’ of the zodiac. Uttara Ashadha extends from 26°40’ to 30°0’ in Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter and from 0°0’ to 10°0’ in Capricorn ruled by Saturn. In other words first quarter of the asterism lies in Sagittarius and the rest three quarters are spread in Capricorn. The nakshatra is ruled by the Sun. The presiding deity of the asterism is Vishwedevas, the universal god. The primary and tertiary attributes of the asterism are sattvas, harmony however secondary attribute is rajas, action. Its primary motivation is moksha, i.e., liberation. The symbol of the asterism is Planks of Bed.
NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE
As a matter of fact Uttara Ashadha is an extension of Purva Ashadha, previous asterism but its nature is entirely different than the earlier asterism. Most of the impulses which are active at this level initially influence the psychological aspect of an individual. Previous asterism denotes the inner reality of an individual is hiding within the outer physical clothing which he is trying to purify and spiritualize. However the realization of inner understanding has to be absorbed and assimilated in the person’s psychic nature only then true understanding can take place. The moment this realization dawns the universal laws of nature begin to manifest to the individual. The perception of life is seen in a different light with this kind of understanding and a person’s concept of life becomes different altogether. He no longer perceives himself different from the entire universe. The Vishwedevas, the universal gods help him to understand this great phenomenon.
The symbol of the asterism is Planks of a Bed. The role of the planks is to give support to the bed. This symbol also implies that the planks have provided a provisional arrangement for sitting and resting. All these things are happening at a psychological level so one can understand the universal phenomenon behind it. Until and unless one is not psychologically ready for spiritual journey then he cannot make much advancement on that path. Due to the influence of this asterism those hidden qualities of an individual start surfacing which can lead him towards the path of moksha or liberation.
The nakshatra itself is ruled by the Sun. the first quarter of nakshatra falls in Sagittarius which is ruled by Jupiter and rest three quarters are spread in the Capricorn sign ruled by Saturn. The Sun and Jupiter enjoy the greatest harmony of the entire cosmos. The Sun rules over soul and Jupiter being a guru of all the devtas provides the maximum support to the soul on the path of realization. Those born under this asterism have the fullest blessings of the benevolent Jupiter. The same is not true for the remaining three quarters of the asterism which falls under Capricorn sign ruled by Saturn. Saturn is a bitter enemy of the Sun but primary a highly spiritual planet himself. If the individual is on the path of self-realization then Saturn acts as a friend and removes all those impediments which are either stopping the process or creating problems. However if soul is still in an indulgent mode due to ignorance then Saturn will induce all kinds of pain, trial and turbulence so soul can perceive its reality and drops ignorance instantly. The Vishwedevas, the universal gods are there to help the soul to be a light unto itself.
NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY
Your Strengths: The Uttara Ashadha – Sun – Jupiter combination denotes that you perceive life very differently right from the beginning. With this sort of understanding, you try to leave a pattern which has a universal appeal. It takes rather long for you to make up your mind but once the objectives are clear, you approach them in a systematic and disciplined way. There is a deep humanitarian concern and a feeling of justice in your nature for one and all. You are a hard taskmaster and do not leave any stone unturned unless you become a master yourself. Your dedication eventually creates a beautiful passage for you and you find your rightful place in this world. Failure does not desist you from your goal; on the contrary, it strengthens your resilience to achieve it with more vigour.
Uttara Ashadha – Sun – Saturn combination indicates that you are willing to suffer in isolation provided you can project yourself on a bigger canvas to prove some hidden points to yourself. The supreme deity of your being is that you are capable of going beyond restrictions and can destroy any establishment which does not have a universal appeal. There is a greater urge in you to develop your intellect at par with the intellectuals and socialize with them. You are well ahead of time and a pathfinder for others. Whatever pain and difficulties you suffer at a personal level enables you to empathize with others who are going through the same. You are thoroughly practical in your approach and understand the ground realities well. There is a strong tendency to translate most of your ideas into action.
You prefer to be active all the time. The experiences gained with constant activities help you to readjust at a psychological level. At times you do not mind suffering personal pain in lieu of understanding the real meaning of life which helps you to become internally strong. You can easily sacrifice your personal pleasure to help others if need be. You have an inherent concern for others which makes you popular among peer and friends. At a deeper level of your being, you are a friend of humanity and want to contribute it in a big way, but without making much fuss about it.
You are blessed with great insight, are balanced in approach and develop an aggression which can be used as the situation demands. You can be focused and can penetrate anything that you undertake with your vision. You acquire practical knowledge on your own and this helps in developing leadership qualities. You can relate very easily with people and this helps you to accomplish your mission in this life. You are persistent and never leave any stone unturned until you achieve success. You are idealistic and always set big goals for yourself. Your virtues are always refined. If you follow the right path then success can never be far from you.
Your Drawbacks: Your main flaw is that you are too rigid in your approach. Very seldom do you make amendments, which can put off even your friends. Sometimes you are over-cautious and reluctant to budge from your pre-determined stand which creates problems for you. You pay more emphasis to the end rather than the journey and in the way, the process becomes painful.
You may face failures early in life, but later on you meet with success. You need to learn the importance of patience while confronting adverse situations in life your excessive activism can take a toll on your personality. If you are not fully responsible for any project then you contribute half-heartedly. Do not leave a task undone because it will have a bad impact on your character. You are self-centred and stubborn which can create problems for you.