Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
उत्तराफाल्गुनी · nakshatra 12 of 27
Ruled by Aryaman, the deity of contracts and friendship. Uttara Phalguni is a fixed (dhruva) nakshatra linked with commitment, patronage and marriage.
Born under this nakshatra
Your birth star Uttara Phalguni, your core nature
Your janma (birth) nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni, the lunar mansion your Moon occupied at birth. This is one of the deepest keys to your core nature, since the Moon governs your mind, emotions and instincts. Uttara Phalguni is symbolised by the back legs of a bed, presided over by Aryaman (god of patronage and union), and ruled by Sun. What it says about you: at heart you tend to be generous, dependable and kind. Your natural strengths include loyalty, helpfulness, a strong sense of friendship and partnership, and steady, honourable conduct, these qualities colour how you feel, react and move through life, often more truly than your outer personality. People born under Uttara Phalguni are well suited to service, partnership, social work, organisation or any field built on trust and helpfulness. Like every placement, the full expression depends on how strong and well placed your Moon is, and on the rest of your chart and your dasha periods, so read this as your core temperament rather than a fixed script. Used well, your Uttara Phalguni nature is a real foundation for your life. When you lean into its genuine strengths and live in tune with your inner temperament, this birth star becomes a steady source of self-understanding and direction.
- •Your Moon was in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra at birth, a deep key to your core nature
- •Symbol: the back legs of a bed; deity: Aryaman (god of patronage and union); ruling planet: Sun
- •At heart you tend to be generous, dependable and kind
- •Natural strengths: loyalty and more
- •Well suited to service, partnership, social work, organisation
This reading is the same authored text the LifeAstroAPI narrative endpoints return for a Moon in this nakshatra.
Attributes
| Ruling planet | Surya (Sun) |
|---|---|
| Vimshottari dasha | 6 years of Surya (Sun) mahadasha for a Moon born here |
| Deity | Aryaman |
| Symbol | back legs of bed |
| Span | 146.67° – 160° sidereal |
| Rashi | Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo) |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni | Gau |
| Tattva | Jal |
| Rajju | Nabhi |
| Nakshatra shool | Travel toward the west is avoided |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in one navamsa (D9) sign. The pada of your Moon refines the reading of the nakshatra.
Pada 1 — pada 1
Navamsa: Dhanu (Sagittarius)Your Moon is in the 1st pada (quarter) of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Uttara Phalguni nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 1st pada brings a fiery, initiating quality to your Uttara Phalguni temperament. It tends to emphasise drive, leadership and a bold, pioneering edge, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Uttara Phalguni character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Uttara Phalguni into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Uttara Phalguni nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Uttara Phalguni pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Uttara Phalguni core and this 1st-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 2 — pada 2
Navamsa: Makara (Capricorn)Your Moon is in the 2nd pada (quarter) of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Uttara Phalguni nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 2nd pada brings an earthy, practical quality to your Uttara Phalguni temperament. It tends to emphasise steadiness, material focus and the ability to build something lasting, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Uttara Phalguni character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Uttara Phalguni into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Uttara Phalguni nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Uttara Phalguni pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Uttara Phalguni core and this 2nd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 3 — pada 3
Navamsa: Kumbha (Aquarius)Your Moon is in the 3rd pada (quarter) of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Uttara Phalguni nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 3rd pada brings an airy, communicative quality to your Uttara Phalguni temperament. It tends to emphasise intellect, communication, sociability and adaptability, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Uttara Phalguni character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Uttara Phalguni into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Uttara Phalguni nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Uttara Phalguni pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Uttara Phalguni core and this 3rd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 4 — pada 4
Navamsa: Meena (Pisces)Your Moon is in the 4th pada (quarter) of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Uttara Phalguni nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 4th pada brings a watery, emotional quality to your Uttara Phalguni temperament. It tends to emphasise sensitivity, intuition, depth of feeling and care for others, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Uttara Phalguni character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Uttara Phalguni into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Uttara Phalguni nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Uttara Phalguni pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Uttara Phalguni core and this 4th-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Other nakshatras ruled by Surya (Sun)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lord of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun. A person whose Moon is in Uttara Phalguni begins life in the Sun mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 6 years in full.
What is the gana and nadi of Uttara Phalguni?
Uttara Phalguni belongs to the Manushya gana and the Aadi nadi. Both are used in Ashtakoota matchmaking: Gana koota carries 6 points and Nadi koota 8 points.
Which rashi is Uttara Phalguni nakshatra in?
Uttara Phalguni spans 146.67° to 160° of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo).
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