Nakshatra 12 of 27
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni belongs to Aryaman, the deity of contracts and friendship. It is associated with commitment, patronage and dependable partnerships.
Zodiac range26°40′ Leo – 10°00′ Virgo
Ruling planetSun
DeityAryaman
SymbolBack legs of a bed
GanaManushya
RashiLeo / Virgo
Traditional themes
Uttara Phalguni is traditionally associated with partnership, loyalty, support. Its ruling planet, Sun, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni, who begins life in the Sun Mahadasha (6 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Manushya gana places Uttara Phalguni among the human (balanced, worldly) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 26°40′ Leo – 0°00′ Virgo | Sagittarius | Te |
| Pada 2 | 0°00′ Virgo – 3°20′ Virgo | Capricorn | To |
| Pada 3 | 3°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Virgo | Aquarius | Pa |
| Pada 4 | 6°40′ Virgo – 10°00′ Virgo | Pisces | Pi |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Te, To, Pa, Pi. Find yours.
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