Uttara Phalguni at a glance
| Hindi name | उत्तरा फाल्गुनी |
|---|---|
| Number | 12 of 27 |
| Span | 26°40′ Simha – 10°00′ Kanya |
| Rashi | Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Sun (सूर्य) |
| Deity | Aryaman, god of contracts and friendship |
| Symbol | Back legs of a bed |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Cow |
| Nadi | Aadi |
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te | टे | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | To | टो | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | Pa | पा | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 4 | Pi | पी | Kanya (Virgo) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Uttara Phalguni
Loyal, helpful and dependable; marriage and alliances. The presiding deity, Aryaman, god of contracts and friendship, colours its qualities, and its lord Sun sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Uttara Phalguni?
Thu, 5 Nov, Thu, 3 Dec, Wed, 30 Dec (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Uttara Phalguni; see today's panchang.
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Te (टे); pada 2 – To (टो); pada 3 – Pa (पा); pada 4 – Pi (पी). A baby born in Uttara Phalguni is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Sun (सूर्य) is the ruling planet of Uttara Phalguni, which begins the Sun mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Aryaman, god of contracts and friendship.
Which rashi does Uttara Phalguni belong to?
Uttara Phalguni is split between Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo): padas 1 fall in Simha (Leo) and the rest in Kanya (Virgo).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Phalguni?
Uttara Phalguni has Manushya gana, Cow yoni and Aadi nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.