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Nakshatra 12 · Sun

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Uttara Phalguni is about friendship and support. You have the ability to be a reliable partner and to bring people along.

Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni

Leo 26°40′ – Virgo 10°00′

Ruling planet
Sun
Deity
Aryaman
Illustration of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra

Nature

Calm, generous and dependable. You help others, but sometimes forget to state your own limits.

Friendship, support and being a reliable partner.

Strengths

  • Reliability
  • Generosity
  • Cooperation
  • Stability

Good to know

  • Over-helping
  • Not speaking up
  • Stubbornness
  • Poor tolerance of criticism

Career

Teaching, healthcare, counselling, management and partnerships suit you. You are good at building a reliable team.

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Love and relationships

Love that begins with friendship suits you. You want equal respect and open conversation from a partner.

Health

Look after your stomach, back and skin. Regular meals and enough sleep keep your body steady.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Sagittarius This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Capricorn This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Aquarius This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Pisces This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating wheat or jaggery on Sundays for the Sun.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Uttara Phalguni?

Calm, generous and dependable. You help others, but sometimes forget to state your own limits.

Which planet rules Uttara Phalguni?

Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun, with Aryaman as its deity and Back legs of a bed as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Uttara Phalguni?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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