26. Uttarabhadrapada (The Dragon of the Deep)

Nakshatra Lord : Saturn
Symbol : the back part of a funeral cot
Deity : Ahirbudhnya (the "serpent of the deep")
Nature : Intelligent, quick-witted, creative work, peaceful nature, generous and charitable, mystical mind, good writing skill, diplomatic, cunning and secretive, hard working, speak softly and spiritual.
Rulership : Brahmanas, those that are engaged in sacrifices, charity and penance, very wealthy persons, recluses, heretics, monarchs and valuable corn.
Moon in Uttarabhadrapada : the person is an eloquent speaker, happy, blessed with a lot of offspring, victorious over enemies, and religious.

Attributes : Spread from 3'20" up to 16'40" in Meena. Lord is Guru. The Star is adorned with a serpent-like symbol. It looks like rice, its properties and attributes are like those of Ardra, some attributes of Purvabhadrapada also are found. Purvabhadrapada shows signs of contrition and atonement while Uttarbhadrapada shows restrain. From these are to be calculated long distance journeys, renunciation of worldly possessions and mendicancy etc. On the other hand knowledge, learning, good counsel, personality - these also come within the purview of this star. Anthropomorphically this is the sole of the feet of Kalapurusha.

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At astha astrology you will study Characteristics, rashi lords and compatibility of different nakshatras and astrological effects on horoscope based on date of birth.