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Uttara Phalguni nakshatra: meaning and traits

Uttara Phalguni is the 12th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 26°40' Leo to 10° Virgo in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by the Sun, its deity is Aryaman, god of contracts and friendship, and its symbol is the back legs of a bed. Its themes are commitment, support, partnership, fairness. Uttara Phalguni turns Purva Phalguni's enjoyment into lasting agreements.

By the Naksha team · Updated 2026-10-03

Uttara Phalguni at a glance

Number12 of 27
Sanskritउत्तर फाल्गुनी
Span26°40' Leo to 10° Virgo (Leo and Virgo)
Ruling planetSun (Vimshottari mahadasha of 6 years)
DeityAryaman, god of contracts and friendship
Symbolthe back legs of a bed
GanaManushya (human, balanced between ideals and practical needs)
YoniCow
NadiAdi
Keywordscommitment, support, partnership, fairness

Nature of Uttara Phalguni

Uttara Phalguni turns Purva Phalguni's enjoyment into lasting agreements. Spanning Leo and Virgo, it is about keeping your word, supporting others and building partnerships that hold.

Strengths

Dependability, generosity, a sense of fairness, organisational skill, and loyalty in friendship.

Growth edges

Always being the support can lead to quiet exhaustion. Uttara Phalguni grows by asking for help as readily as it offers it.

Uttara Phalguni in relationships

Committed and steady. Marriage and partnership are important, and they want an equal, reliable bond.

In kundli matching, Uttara Phalguni counts as Manushya gana for the Gana koota, the cow for the Yoni koota and Adi nadi for the Nadi koota. A partner whose Moon is in another Adi nadi nakshatra (Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada) shares the same nadi, which scores 0 of 8 Nadi points unless a classical exception applies. How guna milan works.

Work and direction

Administration, HR, social work, public service, contracts and law, and management.

These are tendencies, not limits. Your lagna, the 10th house and your current dasha shape career far more than the birth nakshatra alone.

The four padas of Uttara Phalguni

Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20'. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which colours the nakshatra's expression:

  • Pada 1: Sagittarius navamsa
  • Pada 2: Capricorn navamsa
  • Pada 3: Aquarius navamsa
  • Pada 4: Pisces navamsa

Uttara Phalguni and the dasha cycle

With the Moon in Uttara Phalguni, the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Sun. The Sun also rules Krittika and Uttara Ashadha, so these three nakshatras share a dasha starting point and a family resemblance. How dashas work.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ruling planet of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?

Uttara Phalguni is ruled by the Sun. People with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni begin life in the Sun mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 6 years in full; the balance left at birth depends on the Moon's exact degree.

Which zodiac sign is Uttara Phalguni in?

Uttara Phalguni spans 26°40' Leo to 10° Virgo in the sidereal zodiac, so it falls in Leo and Virgo.

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

Uttara Phalguni is Manushya gana, its yoni (animal) is the cow, and its nadi is Adi. These are used in Ashtakoota kundli matching.

Who is the deity of Uttara Phalguni?

The presiding deity of Uttara Phalguni is Aryaman, god of contracts and friendship, and its symbol is the back legs of a bed.

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