Uttara Phalguni nakshatra
उत्तरा फाल्गुनी12 of 27- Lord: Sun
- Deity: Aryaman
- Where it sits: Leo / Virgo
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 08-10-2026, 9:20 PM to 9:20 PM, 9 Oct
- 05-11-2026, 3:30 AM to 3:56 AM, 6 Nov
- 02-12-2026, 8:55 AM to 9:24 AM, 3 Dec
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordSun
- DeityAryaman
- SymbolThe back legs of a bed
- GanaManushya
- YoniCow
- ElementFire
- MotivationMoksha
- DoshaKapha
- GenderMale
- Where it sits26°40' – 10°00' Leo / Virgo
About Uttara Phalguni nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni's devata is Aryaman, who keeps promises and friendship. Where Purva Phalguni gives the pleasure, Uttara makes it last: marriage, contracts, and a promise kept.
What they are like
- Firm about a promise
- Helpful
- Their relationships last
- Dependable at work
- Calm and steady
- Inclined to give
- Knows how to build an organisation
- A largeness of spirit
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Does not abandon people
- Can broker an agreement
- Keeps their work organised
- Helps without announcing it
Weak side
- Finds working alone heavy
- Becomes dependent on others
- Wants recognition
- Accepts change slowly
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te (टे) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | To (टो) | Capricorn |
| 3 | Pa (पा) | Aquarius |
| 4 | Pi (पी) | Pisces |
Work that suits
- Social work and institutions
- Law and contracts
- Marriage and counselling
- Government service
- Management and human resources
Watch in health
- Stomach and intestines
- Lower back
- Heart
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ अर्यम्णे नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Sunday.
Remedies
- Offer arghya to the Sun on Sunday
- Chant 'Om Ghrinih Suryaya Namah'
- Wear orange and gold
- Help friends and those in need
- Donate jaggery and wheat
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Sun for someone born in Uttara Phalguni.
Which rashi does Uttara Phalguni nakshatra fall in?
Uttara Phalguni spans two rashis: the first part is in Leo and the rest in Virgo.
Which syllable should a baby born in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra be named with?
Te, To, Pa or Pi, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni's gana is Manushya and its yoni is Cow. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.