Nakshatra 12 of 27 · 26°40' Leo - 10°00' Virgo
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Uttara Phalgunī
Uttara Phalguni is the twelfth nakshatra, straddling Leo and Virgo from 26°40' Leo to 10°00' Virgo. Its presiding deity is Aryaman, one of the twelve Adityas, the god of contracts, friendship, patronage, and the social bonds that hold a community together. Its ruling planet is the Sun. The name Uttara means "later" or "second," distinguishing it from Purva Phalguni.
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Deity
- Aryaman (the god of contracts, friendship, and patronage)
- Symbol
- The back legs of a bed; a hammock
- Rashi
- Leo-Virgo
- Gana / Yoni / Nadi
- Manushya · Cow · Adi
- Caste (varna)
- Kshatriya
Symbolism
The back legs of a bed point to the second half of partnership: the long-term work that follows the initial passion of Purva Phalguni. The hammock symbolises rest, friendship, and ease taken in good company. Uttara Phalguni is the asterism of the durable bond.
Personality of Uttara Phalguni natives
Personality of Uttara Phalguni natives: reliable, friendly, dignified, contract-honoring, philanthropic, and steady. They make excellent business partners and lifelong friends. The Sun rulership gives them strong self-respect; Aryaman's influence gives them an unusual respect for agreements and a tendency toward fairness in dealings.
The four padas
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni fall in Leo-Sagittarius (1st pada, Jupiter navamsa, dharmic), Virgo-Capricorn (2nd, Saturn, the most disciplined), Virgo-Aquarius (3rd, Saturn on Saturn, reformist), and Virgo-Pisces (4th, Jupiter, philosophical).
Career inclinations
Career inclinations: contracts and law, advisory and consulting, philanthropy and charity work, marriage counselling, family business management, judiciary, accounting and finance (the contract-keeping side), trade and commerce, and any vocation where the long-term agreement is the deliverable.
Marriage compatibility
Marriage compatibility: Uttara Phalguni's gana is Manushya, yoni is cow, nadi is Adi, varna is Kshatriya. Cow-yoni mate is Uttara Bhadrapada. Uttara Phalguni is one of the most marriage-stable nakshatras: Aryaman is the deity of marital contract specifically. Marriages tend to last and to involve genuine friendship.
Classically compatible
- Uttara Bhadrapada (Cow yoni)
- Magha (Rat yoni)
- Krittika (Sheep yoni)
Compatibility hints follow standard ashtakoot (yoni, gana, nadi, dina). For a full match score, use the kundali matching tool.
Health themes
Health themes: heart (Leo portion), digestion (Virgo portion), back pain, joint issues, and Sun-ruled vitality concerns. Generally strong constitution; benefits from balanced diet and regular activity.
Spiritual orientation
Spiritually, Uttara Phalguni is the asterism of dharmic agreement. The teaching is that the bonds we honour create the world we live in. Many philanthropists and community-builders have a strong Uttara Phalguni emphasis.
Classical sources
BPHS assigns the Sun as Uttara Phalguni's dasha lord. Phaladeepika emphasises the asterism's associations with friendship, patronage, and durable partnership. Brihat Samhita lists Uttara Phalguni among the dhruva (fixed, stable) nakshatras suitable for foundational and long-term activities.
The dasha lord Sun starts every Uttara Phalguni native's Vimshottari sequence. Read the Sun Mahadasha effects page for what this Mahadasha brings.
Frequently asked questions about Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
What is the ruling planet of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra?+
The Sun rules Uttara Phalguni. The deity is Aryaman, god of contracts, friendship, and patronage.
Is Uttara Phalguni good for marriage?+
Yes, very. The deity Aryaman is specifically the god of marital contract and patronage. Marriages of Uttara Phalguni natives tend to be stable, friendship-based, and durable. Cow-yoni mate is Uttara Bhadrapada.
What career suits an Uttara Phalguni native?+
Contracts and law, advisory and consulting, philanthropy and charity work, marriage counselling, family business, judiciary, accounting and finance, trade, and any vocation where the long-term agreement matters.
What is the difference between Purva and Uttara Phalguni?+
Purva (former) emphasises pleasure, romance, and the initial spark; Uttara (later) emphasises commitment, contracts, and the durable bond. Together they cover the full arc of partnership.
When is Uttara Phalguni Mahadasha?+
Uttara Phalguni natives begin life with the Sun Mahadasha (the asterism's ruling planet). The Sun Mahadasha lasts 6 years.
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