Nakshatra 12 of 27

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra

The star of patronage: friendship, contracts and support.

Uttara Phalguni turns the pleasure of its twin star into commitment. Natives are reliable, kind, helpful and drawn to partnerships and agreements. The Sun as lord gives integrity and leadership, and the star often finds success through allies.

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Span: Leo 26°40′ – Virgo 10°00′
Ruling planet: Sun
Deity: Aryaman
Symbol: Back legs of a bed
Gana: Manushya
Yoni: Cow (male)

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At a glance

Uttara Phalguni nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The latter reddish one
Zodiac span	Leo 26°40′ to Virgo 10°00′ (sidereal)
Sign	Leo and Virgo
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Sun · Mahadasha of 6 years
Presiding deity	Aryaman
Symbol	Back legs of a bed
Gana (temperament)	Manushya
Yoni (animal)	Cow, male
Nadi	Adi (Vata)
Nature (for muhurta)	Dhruva (fixed): good for permanent beginnings: foundations, house construction, long-term commitments
Naming syllables	Te, To, Pa, Pi

Aryaman, god of contracts, hospitality and friendship, presides; the symbol is the back legs of a bed, the steady support that makes rest possible.

Personality

Uttara Phalguni traits

Strengths

Dependable and honest
Generous helper and patron
Good organiser
Strong sense of duty

Challenges

Over-commitment to others' needs
Stubbornness or pride
Dependence on recognition

Careers that suit Uttara Phalguni

Management and HRSocial work and charityGovernment serviceTeachingContracts and lawHospitality

Four quarters

The four padas of Uttara Phalguni

Pada 1

Syllable “Te”

Leo 26°40′ – Virgo 0°00′ · Navamsa Sagittarius (lord Jupiter)

Sagittarius navamsa (Jupiter), in Leo: idealistic and generous; leadership through ethics.

Pada 2

Syllable “To”

Virgo 0°00′ – Virgo 3°20′ · Navamsa Capricorn (lord Saturn)

Capricorn navamsa (Saturn), in Virgo: practical and ambitious; disciplined service.

Pada 3

Syllable “Pa”

Virgo 3°20′ – Virgo 6°40′ · Navamsa Aquarius (lord Saturn)

Aquarius navamsa (Saturn), in Virgo: humanitarian and community-minded.

Pada 4

Syllable “Pi”

Virgo 6°40′ – Virgo 10°00′ · Navamsa Pisces (lord Jupiter)

Pisces navamsa (Jupiter), in Virgo: compassionate and spiritual; healing service.

Love and marriage

Uttara Phalguni in relationships

Faithful, committed partners who value marriage and mutual support. They give a lot and need appreciation.

Gana

Manushya

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Cow

Same yoni: Uttara Bhadrapada

Nadi

Adi (Vata)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Hasta…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Digestion, intestines and back; overwork is the main risk.

Traditional practice

Offering water to the Sun and keeping one's word honour Aryaman, the deity of agreements.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Uttara Phalguni FAQs

Which planet rules Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?

Sun. People born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni begin life in Sun Mahadasha, which lasts 6 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Uttara Phalguni?

Te (pada 1), To (pada 2), Pa (pada 3), Pi (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Uttara Phalguni in?

Uttara Phalguni spans Leo 26°40′ to Virgo 10°00′, so it falls in both Leo and Virgo. Your Moon sign depends on the pada.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Phalguni?

Gana: Manushya. Yoni: male cow. Nadi: Adi (Vata). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Uttara Phalguni a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Uttara Phalguni is a Dhruva nakshatra, traditionally suited to permanent beginnings: foundations, house construction, long-term commitments. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.