Nakshatra 12 of 27
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (उत्तर फाल्गुनी)
Uttara Phalguni is the 'after' Phalguni, where pleasure becomes lasting commitment. It spans Leo and Virgo, joining the Sun's confidence with Aryaman's concern for contracts, friendship and patronage.
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Sun (Surya)
- Zodiac sign
- Leo and Virgo
- Deity
- Aryaman, god of contracts and friendship
- Symbol
- Back legs of a bed
- Gana
- Manushya
- Animal symbol
- Bull or cow
- Dasha years
- 6 years (Sun mahadasha)
Uttara Phalguni personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Reliability, generosity, a sense of fair dealing and the ability to build lasting alliances.
Challenges
Overextending to help others and expecting the same reliability in return. Can be stubborn.
Career and relationships
Career
Management, HR, law, diplomacy, healthcare, education, public service and partnership-based business.
Love and marriage
A steady, faithful partner who treats marriage as a contract of mutual support.
Uttara Phalguni padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te | Sagittarius |
| 2 | To | Capricorn |
| 3 | Pa | Aquarius |
| 4 | Pi | Pisces |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra remedies
Offer water to the Sun on Sundays; honouring commitments and acts of service are the supportive practices.
For the ruling planet Sun, Sundayis the traditional day and “Om Suryaya Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Uttara Phalguni nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun (Surya). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Uttara Phalguni starts life in the Sun mahadasha, which lasts 6 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Uttara Phalguni nakshatra in?
Uttara Phalguni lies in Leo (26°40' to 30°00') and Virgo (0°00' to 10°00') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Uttara Phalguni are Te, To, Pa, Pi. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Aryaman, god of contracts and friendship. The symbol is back legs of a bed, and the nakshatra belongs to the Manushya gana.
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