Uttara Phalguni nakshatra
उत्तरा फाल्गुनी · ruled by Sun · 26°40′ Simha – 9°60′ Kanya
Uttara Phalguni is nakshatra 12 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 26°40′ Simha to 9°60′ Kanya; it is ruled by Sun. Where Purva Phalguni enjoys the bed, Uttara Phalguni builds the household: commitment, contracts and keeping one’s word. Natives are traditionally reliable, helpful and socially responsible, often the ones who organise and support others.
What is Uttara Phalguni like?
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Aryaman, the god of agreements, hospitality and friendship. Where Purva Phalguni enjoys the bed, Uttara Phalguni builds the household: commitment, contracts and keeping one’s word. Natives are traditionally reliable, helpful and socially responsible, often the ones who organise and support others. The Sun gives integrity and a sense of public duty.
Key strengths
- Reliability
- Generosity and help
- Leadership through service
- Keeps promises
Traditional fields of work
Management, HR, social work, government, law and contracts, counselling and charitable organisations.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Simha | Dhanu | Te (टे) |
| 2 | 0°00′ Kanya | Makara | To (टो) |
| 3 | 3°20′ Kanya | Kumbha | Pa (पा) |
| 4 | 6°40′ Kanya | Meena | Pi (पी) |
How does Uttara Phalguni shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Uttara Phalguni, life begins in Sun mahadasha. Sun’s full period is 6 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Uttara Phalguni the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Uttara Phalguni gives almost the full 6 years, while one near the end gives only months. Moon dasha (10 years) follows.
How does Uttara Phalguni work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Adi nadi: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Manushya) — full 6 Gana points: Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Same yoni (Cow) — full 4 Yoni points: Uttara Bhadrapada.
What else do people ask about Uttara Phalguni?
Who is the lord of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun, and its deity is Aryaman (god of contracts and friendship). People born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni begin life in the Sun Vimshottari dasha (a 6-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Moon.
What are the name syllables for Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Te, To, Pa, Pi (टे, टो, पा, पी). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Phalguni?
Uttara Phalguni is Manushya gana, Cow yoni (male) and Adi nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Uttara Phalguni in?
Uttara Phalguni spans 26°40′ Simha to 9°60′ Kanya, so it lies in Simha and Kanya.
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