Uttara Phalguni nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Uttara Phalguni is nakshatra 12 of 27. Its name means "The latter reddish one". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Uttara Phalguni is the 12th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 26°40′ Simha (Leo) – 10°00′ Kanya (Virgo). It is ruled by the Sun; its deity is Aryaman (symbol: back legs of a bed). Uttara Phalguni natives are generous, reliable and helpful; this nakshatra rules friendship, contracts and service, and natives make loyal partners. Name syllables: Te, To, Pa, Pi.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Uttara Phalguni
"Uttara Phalguni" means "The latter reddish one". Its presiding deity is Aryaman and its symbol is back legs of a bed. It covers 26°40′ Simha (Leo) – 10°00′ Kanya (Virgo) of the sidereal zodiac.
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni are generous, reliable and helpful; this nakshatra rules friendship, contracts and service, and natives make loyal partners.
Career themes: administration, HR, social work, counselling, public service.
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′–30°00′ Leo | Te | Simha (Leo) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 0°00′–3°20′ Virgo | To | Kanya (Virgo) | Makar (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 3°20′–6°40′ Virgo | Pa | Kanya (Virgo) | Kumbh (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 6°40′–10°00′ Virgo | Pi | Kanya (Virgo) | Meen (Pisces) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Manushya
- Yoni: Cow
- Nadi: Adi (Vata)
- First Mahadasha: Sun (6 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Sun (Surya). People born in Uttara Phalguni begin life in the Sun Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 6 years in full.
Which rashi is Uttara Phalguni nakshatra in?
Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo). It spans 26°40′ Simha (Leo) – 10°00′ Kanya (Virgo).
What are the name syllables for Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Te, To, Pa, Pi. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Phalguni?
Gana: Manushya, yoni: Cow, nadi: Adi (Vata). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.