Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 12 of 27 — ruled by Sun
Uttara Phalguni is the 12th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 146.667° to 160° sidereal. It is ruled by Sun, presided over by the deity Aryaman, and its power symbol is the legs of a cot.
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Sun — authority, vitality and a strong sense of self. Its Manushya gana gives a balanced and human — a mix of material drive and higher aims disposition, while its Sattvic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Uttara Phalguni is Moksha — liberation, detachment and the inner life.
| Ruling planet | Sun |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aryaman |
| Symbol | Legs of a Cot |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Guna (nature) | Sattvic |
| Animal (yoni) | Male Bull |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Moksha |
| Direction | West |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 146.667° to 160° sidereal |
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Uttara Phalguni, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Sun-ruled quarter of Uttara Phalguni.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Sun-ruled quarter of Uttara Phalguni.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Sun-ruled quarter of Uttara Phalguni.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Sun-ruled quarter of Uttara Phalguni.
Uttara Phalguni in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Uttara Phalguni placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Uttara Phalguni means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Sun) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra is ruled by Sun. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Uttara Phalguni.
Which deity rules Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Uttara Phalguni is Aryaman, and its power symbol is the legs of a cot.
What are the degrees of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni spans 146.667° to 160° sidereal, the 12th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Uttara Phalguni a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Uttara Phalguni carries a Manushya gana and a life aim of Moksha. What matters most is how its lord Sun is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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