Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra — Complete Guide
Uttara Phalguni is one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) of Vedic astrology, spanning 26°40' Leo–10° Virgo. Its ruling planet is Sun and its presiding deity is Aryaman (patronage & contracts). Symbolised by back of a bed / a fig tree, its essence is the patron — generous, steady support; you keep your promises.
In Jyotish your Janma Nakshatra — the nakshatra your Moon occupied at birth — is the single deepest signature of your personality, more personal than your Moon sign alone. If your Moon is in Uttara Phalguni, this is your core lunar blueprint.
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Uttara Phalguni nakshatra meaning
The heart of Uttara Phalguni is the patron — generous, steady support; you keep your promises. Its symbol, back of a bed / a fig tree, encodes this: it points to the nakshatra's core drive and the way its natives move through life.
Ruling planet and deity
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun, so its Vimshottari Dasha (planetary period) is a Sun chapter, and the qualities of Sun colour the whole nakshatra. Its deity, Aryaman (patronage & contracts), adds a spiritual dimension that shapes the nakshatra's higher purpose.
Uttara Phalguni personality
Natives of Uttara Phalguni carry a Manushya (human) temperament — balanced, worldly and pragmatic. Combined with its essence — the patron — generous, steady support; you keep your promises — this gives Uttara Phalguni people a recognisable blend of drive and disposition that a full chart then refines through pada, house and planetary aspects.
Uttara Phalguni career and strengths
Uttara Phalguni natives often thrive in service, partnership, philanthropy, contracts and dependable leadership. The exact fit depends on where the nakshatra's lord, Sun, sits in your chart and which bhava (house) your Moon falls in — details ShivAstro computes for you free.
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni
Every nakshatra divides into four padas (quarters), each linked to a different navamsa sign and sub-energy. Your exact pada refines the reading considerably, and it depends on your precise Moon degree — which is why an accurate birth time matters. ShivAstro shows your Uttara Phalguni pada instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is the ruling planet of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun. This means a Sun Mahadasha runs whenever Uttara Phalguni is your birth nakshatra's dasha, and Sun's condition in your chart strongly colours the nakshatra's expression.
▸How do I know if my Moon is in Uttara Phalguni?
Enter your birth date, exact time and place on ShivAstro — it computes your sidereal Moon position and tells you your exact nakshatra and pada, free.
▸Is Uttara Phalguni a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its own gifts and challenges — none is simply "good" or "bad". Uttara Phalguni's essence is the patron — generous, steady support; you keep your promises. What matters is how it's supported by the rest of your chart.
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