Nakshatra 12 of 27
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by the Sun and presided over by Aryaman, the god of contracts, patronage, and union. Its symbol is a bed: the stability of committed partnership.
| Meaning | the latter reddish one |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Sun |
| Deity | Aryaman |
| Symbol | Bed |
| Degree range | 26°40′ Leo – 10°00′ Virgo |
| Zodiac sign | Leo / Virgo (sidereal) |
| Gana | Manushya |
Uttara Phalguni personality
Where Purva Phalguni enjoys, Uttara Phalguni commits. These natives are reliable, principled, and genuinely helpful — the friend who shows up, the partner who stays. They take agreements seriously and expect the same. Their kindness has a formal quality; they can seem reserved until you understand that steadiness is their love language.
Strengths
- Reliability
- Integrity
- Helpfulness
- Leadership
- Commitment
Challenges
- Rigidity
- Over-formality
- Resentment when generosity is unreciprocated
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Leo – 0°00′ Virgo | Sagittarius | Te |
| 2 | 0°00′ Virgo – 3°20′ Virgo | Capricorn | To |
| 3 | 3°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Virgo | Aquarius | Pa |
| 4 | 6°40′ Virgo – 10°00′ Virgo | Pisces | Pi |
Moon in Uttara Phalguni
An Uttara Phalguni Moon finds emotional security in commitment — a stable partnership, a lasting friendship, a cause worth years. You are the person people call when the promise actually matters.
Career paths
- Social work and philanthropy
- Contract law
- Administration
- Medicine
- Marriage and family counseling
Uttara Phalguni compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Uttara Phalguni:
Krittika, Purva Phalguni, Hasta
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Uttara Phalguni your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.