Career

Meditation and yoga professionals; therapists; counselors; shamans; practitioners; Occult Sciences; Hermits; Monks; Charity workers; Researchers; Philosophers; Historians; Librarians; Night Watchmen; professionals of amazing abilities; jobs with little motion like doormen; shop clerks; people depending on inheritance, charities or legacy

Gana: Uttarabhadrapada is a ‘manusha’/human nakshatra, with active indulgence in human matters, despite its affinity to higher existence.

Favorable Activities

Serenity, research, divination, psychology, meditation, promises, marriage, beginnings and initiations, finance, healing, sexuality, naming children and firms, gardening

Unfavorable Activities

Travel, lawsuits, litigations, confrontation, speculation, swiftness, lending finances, movement, exertion

Remedies

Uttarabhadrapada natives should worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu or the Goddess Durga, and chant the root mantra “Om Sham” and “Om Sam” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing psychedelic colors is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Ashwini pleasant appearance, virtue and good communication prowess. Rabindranath Tagore is a typical Uttarabhadrapada native.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Leo Navamsa which is ruled by the . Natives are proud, illuminating, and active and goal oriented. Like the sun at dawn or dusk, the pada spreads the light of its experience around.

The second pada falls on the Virgo Navamsa which is ruled by . Planning, calculative and analytical, the quarter finds wisdom in the small things, staying more at the back than revealing themselves.

The third pada falls on the Libra Navamsa which is ruled by . Passive and balanced, the planets here look for objectivity, although too much of passivity can make them lack the energy to let their works be known.

The fourth pada falls on the Scorpio Navamsa which is ruled by . It is hidden, occult and mysterious, letting the native go to extremes of wisdom or confusion. The person can externalize their energy aggressively. The intensity can get to amazing heights and affect any area that the planets influence.

Uttarabhadrapada – The Back Legs of the Deathbed

Uttarabhadrapada (3.20-16.40 Pisces) is governed by Ahir Budhnya, who stands for the serpent of the atmosphere’s underbelly. It is hence signified as a Warrior Constellation and grants prosperity to the cosmos.

Uttarabhadrapada lies in the twin constellations of Pegasus and Andromeda. It can be translated into ‘someone with lucky feet’ or ‘someone possessing the feet of a stool or Uttarprosthapada.

Behavioral Characteristics

The symbolism of Uttarabhadrapada stems from the fact that it is extremely unpredictable and can conveniently metamorphose itself according to the demands of the situation. Hence, Uttarabhadrapada resists being identified with archetypes. Ti is difficult to pin down the inherent motivations of this nakshatra as it is a storehouse for various energies, expressions and natures. Apparently flexible, Uttarabhadrapada is determined to accomplish its set goals which are alleviated by the imagery of the wise old man.

Uttarabhadrapada is often characterized by postponement, and at the same time laziness, and physical and emotional indolence. Like the indigenous native tribes, the wisdom of Uttarabhadrapada is acquired through experience, and not knowledge. Calculation marks the apparent restraint of the natives with benevolent intentions, understanding and sympathy. As the arbiter, they are able to quash out fire. Calculation makes them good with numerology, astrology, divination, yoga etc. The disposition of Uttarabhadrapada is a serene one that remains unaffected in times of trouble.

The position of goes a long way in effecting the performance of the Uttarabhadrapada natives. Hence, the serpent of the atmosphere’s underbelly often lies dormant. The latent inertia is overcome by the influence of complementing planets like , and the . However, the wrath of Uttarabhadrapada is controlled and sublime and therefore even when it is at its worst, it is less depriving or cruel by nature. Characterized by reason and logic, Uttarabhadrapada ensures that the verdict is best for all the parties involved.

It might be mentioned here that this nakshatra refers to the vana prastha stage of human life, which involves severance from all worldly and material ties. The aspects ruling this stage are secretiveness, reclusion, and respite from worldly duties. Uttarabhadrapada is hence associated with “varshodyamana shakti” which indicates the power to bring rainfall. This hence relates to the all-encompassing capacity of the asterism and the cosmic sea of conscience and consciousness.

Strength: Inspiring speaker; good problem-solving ability; attractive; disciplined; compassionate; strictly follows principles; generous; financially successful; tends to make money on their own; economical; charitable; humanitarian; merciful; intelligent; benefits from children; drawn to the unknown; virtuous; happy; wise; love for family; self sacrificing; benefits from gifts or inheritance; defeats enemies; satisfied; service oriented; controls anger; marital happiness; balanced; provides nourishment for others; gives advice.

Weakness: Withdrawn; unenthusiastic; develops long-term enemies or is involved in disputes that take a long time to resolve; over analyzes outcomes; self-centered; financially focused; gossip; lazy; addict; irresponsible; highly emotional.

Professions: Philosopher, writer, teacher, charity work, import or export work, travel industry, religious work, astrologers, yoga and meditation experts, counselor, therapist, healer, tantric practitioner, monk, musician, jobs that require extraordinary abilities, jobs that require little movement, night watchmen, doormen, historians, librarians, people living on inheritance

Famous Uttara Bhadrapadas: Bill Gates, Hilary Clinton, Indira Gandhi

Favorable Activities: Peaceful activities, research, meditation, psychic development, marriage, sexual activity, financial transactions, activities requiring support from others, artistic ventures, treatment of disease, naming children, gardening, construction, good time to make a commitment

Unfavorable Activities: Travel, litigation, facing enemies, speculation, gambling, lending money, quick action, physical movement.

Mantra:

Sacred Energy Vortex: Theeyaththoor Sri Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar Temple

The Sri Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar Temple resonates with the energy of Uttara Bhadrapada star and is located at Theeyaththoor near Pudukkottai in Tamil Nadu, India. Uttara Bhadrapada is composed of three sacred ponds of fire. Goddess Lakshmi gathered fire lotus flowers everyday from Uttara Bhadrapada star. Goddess Lakshmi performed archana with 1008 golden lotus flowers to the Sivalinga at this temple. Lord Shiva manifested as Sri Sahasra (meaning 1000) Lakshmeeswarar at Theeyaththoor.

The darshan of Sri Sahasra Lakshmeeswara Sivalinga can give unexplainable positive effects in a person’s life. The darshan of Goddess Lakshmi brings auspicious benefits of prosperity and graciousness. Those people born under Uttara Bhadrapada star should worship at this temple during their lifetime. Those born under a different star will also benefit by worshiping at this temple. If a person grinds sandalwood with their own hands and then anoints the deities, Sri Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar will grant nobility and can assist with remedies for heat related illnesses. It is also propitious to offer fruit juices or sweets to the poor people at the temple.

The temple at Theeyaththoor is a special place for performing fire rituals. Sri Vinayaka Peruman performed a fire ritual for his marriage ceremony at Theeyaththoor when the fourth waning moon and Uttara Bhadrapada star occurred on the same day (Thilakundha Chaturthi). Performing a fire ritual (homa) on this day has the power to remove obstacles related to finances. It is auspicious for people born under Uttara Bhadrapada to perform a fire ritual at least once in their life.

Uttarabhadrapada natives, your incense is made with the herb Neem as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.