Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 12/27
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra उत्तर फाल्गुनी
partnership · generosity · service · stability
Uttara Phalguni is the nakshatra of generous partnership and patronage, ruled by Aryaman. Where Purva enjoys, Uttara commits — its natives are reliable, kind and devoted, finding fulfilment through service and lasting bonds.
| Number | 12th of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 26°40′ Leo – 10°00′ Virgo |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Sun (Surya) |
| Deity | Aryaman (god of patronage and contracts) |
| Symbol | The back legs of a bed |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Yoni (animal) | Cow (male) |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Adi (Vata) |
| Sanskrit | उत्तर फाल्गुनी |
Symbol & deity
Uttara Phalguni's symbol is the back legs of a bed, and its presiding deity is Aryaman (god of patronage and contracts). Its special power — its shakti — is the power of accumulation through union (chayani shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Reliable, generous, kind, hard-working, loyal in partnership and helpful.
Challenges: Over-dependent on others, status-conscious and stubborn.
Ruling planet — Sun
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun in the Vimshottari system, so a Uttara Phalguni Moon sets Sun's dasha as the first major life period, and Sun's nature deeply colours the personality. the soul, the father, the king — your core identity and vitality.
Career & vocation
Service professions, contracts and partnerships, philanthropy, counselling, organisation.