Nakshatra 12 of 27 · Leo to Virgo (Simha to Kanya) · Lord Sun
Uttara Phalguni
The reliable partner who keeps every promise.
At a glance
Ruling planet
Sun (Surya)
Deity
Aryaman
Symbol
The rear legs of a bed
Gana
Manushya
Uttara Phalguni is the twelfth nakshatra, straddling Leo and Virgo (26°40' Leo to 10°00' Virgo). It is ruled by the Sun, presided over by Aryaman (god of patronage, contracts and friendship), and symbolised by the back legs of a bed.

Personality
Uttara Phalguni personality
Where Purva Phalguni rests, Uttara Phalguni gets to work on the commitments that follow. People with a strong Moon here are reliable, generous and partnership-minded, valuing friendship, contracts and steady support. The Sun gives dignity and a helping authority, while Aryaman governs the bonds of marriage, alliance and patronage.
Strengths
- ·Reliable and trustworthy
- ·Generous and helpful
- ·Honours friendships and contracts
- ·Balances warmth with practicality
Challenges
- ·Can crave security too much
- ·Gives until depleted
- ·Stubborn about commitments
- ·Hides its need for support
Career
Uttara Phalguni career and work
Uttara Phalguni suits work built on trust and service: social work and philanthropy, medicine, contracts and administration, marriage and partnership counselling, and any role that supports others reliably over time.
Professions often linked to Uttara Phalguni: Partnership and diplomacy, contracts, counselling, and social work.
Love
Uttara Phalguni in love and relationships
In love Uttara Phalguni is steadfast, kind and committed, treating relationships as serious bonds rather than passing pleasures. They give generous, dependable support and need a partner who values loyalty and security as much as they do.
The data
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra facts
Position
12 of 27
Sidereal span
26°40' Leo to 10°00' Virgo
Rashi (sign)
Leo to Virgo (Simha to Kanya)
Ruling planet (dasha lord)
Sun (Surya)
Deity
Aryaman (god of patronage, contracts and friendship)
Symbol
The rear legs of a bed (also a hammock)
Gana
Manushya
Yoni (compatibility)
Cow (male)
Naming syllables
Te, To, Pa, Pee
Pada navamsa signs
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Associated star
Denebola (Beta Leonis)
The four padas
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni
Every nakshatra splits into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which adds a finer layer of meaning to a Moon or planet sitting here. Uttara Phalguni’s four padas land in these navamsa signs, in order:
Pada 1
Sagittarius navamsa
Syllable: Te
Pada 2
Capricorn navamsa
Syllable: To
Pada 3
Aquarius navamsa
Syllable: Pa
Pada 4
Pisces navamsa
Syllable: Pee
In the Hindu naming tradition (namakaran), a child born under Uttara Phalguni is often given a name starting with one of these syllables (Te, To, Pa, Pee), picked by the pada the Moon falls in.
Which pada your Moon lands in comes down to its exact degree, and that needs your real birth time. A full reading pins down your Moon nakshatra and pada from your birth details.
Remedy
Uttara Phalguni remedy and deity
Its deity is Aryaman, god of patronage; Aryaman and Surya worship is traditionally used for good alliances.
These are traditional devotional practices, not guaranteed outcomes.
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What is your Moon nakshatra?
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Uttara Phalguni nakshatra FAQ
What planet rules Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
The Sun (Surya) rules Uttara Phalguni, giving it dignity, generosity and a helping, leaderly quality within partnerships.
Who is Aryaman, the deity of Uttara Phalguni?
Aryaman is the god of friendship, patronage, contracts and marriage. This makes Uttara Phalguni the nakshatra of loyal bonds, alliances and kept promises.
Which rashis does Uttara Phalguni cover?
It runs from 26°40' Leo (Simha) into 10°00' Virgo (Kanya).
