Uttara Phalguni nakshatra: meaning, personality, career and name letters
What it means if you were born under Uttara Phalguni, explained simply, with the details astrology students look for.
In simple words: astrology divides the sky into 27 star groups called nakshatras. The one the Moon was in when you were born is your birth star. It works like a more detailed version of your Moon sign. If Uttara Phalguni is your birth star, this is what tradition says about you.
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Symbol
- Back legs of a bed
- Deity
- Aryaman
- Zodiac sign
- Leo and Virgo
- Name letters
- Te, To, Pa, Pi
Personality
Helpful, reliable and loyal in partnerships; keeps promises and supports others. Can over-commit or expect the same loyalty in return.
Work and career
Natural fields: Public service, management, social work, counselling and contracts.
Love and relationships
A dependable, generous partner who values commitment.
Good days for
When the Moon passes through Uttara Phalguni (about one day every month), it is traditionally a good day for laying foundations, buying land or a home, planting and anything meant to last.
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For astrology students: Uttara Phalguni in detail
- Span
- 146°40' – 160°00' of the sidereal zodiac (Leo and Virgo)
- Vimshottari dasha at birth
- Sun (6 years in full; the balance depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the star)
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Yoni (animal)
- Cow
- Nadi
- Adi
- Nature (for muhurta)
- Fixed (dhruva)
- Body part linked
- Spine, intestines and lower back
| Pada | Degrees | Sign | Name letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40' – 29°60' Leo | Leo | Te टे |
| 2 | 0°00' – 3°20' Virgo | Virgo | To टो |
| 3 | 3°20' – 6°40' Virgo | Virgo | Pa पा |
| 4 | 6°40' – 9°60' Virgo | Virgo | Pi पी |
Gana, yoni and nadi are used in kundli matching: check a match here.
What people often ask
Which planet rules Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Sun. People born in Uttara Phalguni begin life in the Sun dasha (planetary period).
What are the name letters for Uttara Phalguni?
Te, To, Pa, Pi, one for each of its four quarters (padas).
Is Uttara Phalguni a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and lessons; none is good or bad by itself. How it works out depends on the whole birth chart.
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