Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) One of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from January 20th to February 21st 2026.

Saturn in direct motion goes over its retrograde phase from mid-August to early October 2025, and this is altogether the third time the planet has been through this nakshatra pada since late Spring 2025. You are experiencing the final part of an intense and testing chapter, where an issue has surfaced repeatedly and may now finally come to a conclusion or resolution. Particularly if you have a natal planet in this zone, you will have grown, but also felt singled out by fate to learn a lesson and appreciate the time and commitment required for success.

Pada One of Uttara relates to Leo navamsha, the underlying chart of relationship and subtle strength, though Saturn’s desire to shine and perform must be balanced with a slow, patient quality. Uttara’s Shakti, or special power, for Bringing Rain may see a final reward coming through your underlying solar strength after a period of setback and effort. Your task is to find a solid vehicle for your talents and apply the right kind of Saturnian professionalism. It takes more work to arrive at Leo-type confidence and flair in this nakshatra, but the reward is cultivating a repeatable skill that you can rely on in all weathers.

You need experience and proper credentials to underpin your starring role, even when your instinct is to take charge and lead by inspiration. Added responsibility for your team may also arrive, and Uttara Pada One focuses on following a path of action in harmony with your true self.