Nakshatra 12 · उत्तरा फाल्गुनी नक्षत्र
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Uttara Phalguni spans 26°40′ Simha to 10°00′ Kanya of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Sun, its deity is Aryaman and its symbol is the back legs of a bed.
Uttara Phalguni at a glance
| Number | 12 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 26°40′ Simha to 10°00′ Kanya |
| Rashi | Simha (सिंह), Kanya (कन्या) |
| Lord | Sun (सूर्य) |
| Deity | Aryaman, god of friendship and agreements (अर्यमा) |
| Symbol | the back legs of a bed |
| Meaning of the name | The latter reddish one |
| Nature | Dhruva (fixed) (ध्रुव) |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Cow (Gau) |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Tree | Pakad (white fig) (पाकड़) |
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra traits
People born under Uttara Phalguni are often described as reliable, helpful and good at keeping agreements. They tend to value friendship and partnership, and others often turn to them for steady support.
Taking on too much for others can leave them tired or overlooked. Saying no when needed helps them keep giving without strain.
Fields commonly linked with Uttara Phalguni: administration and public service, human resources, social work, management.
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ to 30°00′ | Simha | Dhanu | Te (ट) टे |
| 2 | 0°00′ to 3°20′ | Kanya | Makara | To (ट) टो |
| 3 | 3°20′ to 6°40′ | Kanya | Kumbha | Pa पा |
| 4 | 6°40′ to 10°00′ | Kanya | Meena | Pi पी |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashis: Singh rashi and Kanya rashi.
What a Uttara Phalguni day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Uttara Phalguni, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- laying a foundation
- moving into a new home (griha pravesh)
- planting trees
- starting long-term work or a partnership
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Uttara Phalguni
Who is the lord of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Sun (सूर्य). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni starts life in Sun’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Uttara Phalguni?
Te (ट), To (ट), Pa, Pi for the four padas (टे, टो, पा, पी). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Uttara Phalguni in?
It spans two rashis: pada 1 in Simha, pada 2 in Kanya, pada 3 in Kanya, pada 4 in Kanya.
Is Uttara Phalguni a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Uttara Phalguni is a Dhruva nakshatra, traditionally suited to laying a foundation and moving into a new home (griha pravesh); for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.