Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni is the 12th of the 27 nakshatras. Patronage and support. It is ruled by Sun and lies in Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo).
Uttara Phalguni at a glance
| Ruling planet | Sun |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aryaman, lord of patronage and contracts |
| Symbol | the back legs of a bed |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Zodiac span | 26°40′ Simha to 10°00′ Kanya |
| Rashi | Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo) |
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Simha – 30°00′ Simha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 0°00′ Kanya – 3°20′ Kanya | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 3°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ Kanya | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 6°40′ Kanya – 10°00′ Kanya | Meena (Pisces) |
Uttara Phalguni and the Sun Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Sun rules Uttara Phalguni, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Sun Mahadasha. A full Sun Mahadasha lasts 6 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Uttara Phalguni. The other nakshatras ruled by Sun are Krittika and Uttara Ashadha.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Sun is the Vimshottari lord of Uttara Phalguni. A person born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni starts life in a Sun Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Sun Mahadasha lasts 6 years.
Which rashi is Uttara Phalguni in?
Uttara Phalguni spans 26°40′ Simha to 10°00′ Kanya of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo).
What are the deity and symbol of Uttara Phalguni?
The deity of Uttara Phalguni is Aryaman, lord of patronage and contracts. Its symbol is the back legs of a bed.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.