Nakshatra · Uttara Phalguni
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra: ruled by the Sun, in Simha and Kanya rashis
Uttara Phalguni is the 12th of the 27 nakshatras. Its rashi and padas, its lord and dasha, its gana, yoni and nadi for matching, and its nature for muhurat.
In short
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra is the 12th of the 27 nakshatras, 146°40'–160° of the sidereal zodiac, with pada 1 in Simha (Leo) and padas 2, 3, 4 in Kanya (Virgo). Its lord is the Sun, so people born in it start life in the Sun's 6-year Vimshottari dasha. It is Manushya gana and Adya nadi.
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra at a glance
| Uttara Phalguni | |
|---|---|
| Number | 12th of 27 |
| Also spelled | Uttara, Uthiram |
| Span | 146°40'–160° of the sidereal zodiac |
| Rashi | pada 1 in Simha (Leo) and padas 2, 3, 4 in Kanya (Virgo) |
| Lord | the Sun, whose Vimshottari dasha lasts 6 years |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Gau (cow) |
| Nadi | Adya |
| Nature (muhurat) | Dhruva (fixed) |
| Marriage star | Yes, one of the eleven (Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6) |
The 4 padas of Uttara Phalguni
Each pada is 3°20'. The pada decides the rashi when a nakshatra spans two signs, and places the Moon in a navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 146°40'–150° | Simha (Leo) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Pada 2 | 150°–153°20' | Kanya (Virgo) | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Pada 3 | 153°20'–156°40' | Kanya (Virgo) | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Pada 4 | 156°40'–160° | Kanya (Virgo) | Meena (Pisces) |
Read more on Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo).
Uttara Phalguni and the Vimshottari dasha
The Sun rules Uttara Phalguni, and also Krittika and Uttara Ashadha. A person born at the very start of Uttara Phalguni has the whole 6 years of the Sun's dasha ahead; born near its end, only a little. The next dasha is the Moon's. See Sun in astrology.
Uttara Phalguni in matching and muhurat
In Ashtakoot matching, Uttara Phalguni gives the gana, yoni and nadi of a birth star: Manushya, Gau (cow) and Adya. Two people with the same nadi get 0 of its 8 points, the Nadi dosha, unless one of the exceptions Charak lists applies. Check two stars with the free star matching.
For muhurat, Uttara Phalguni is Dhruva (fixed), a star suited to starting things meant to last: foundations, planting, long commitments. It is one of the eleven marriage stars.
Questions about Uttara Phalguni nakshatra
Which rashi is Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni has pada 1 in Simha (Leo) and padas 2, 3, 4 in Kanya (Virgo). Which rashi applies to you depends on your pada.
Who is the lord of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
The Sun rules Uttara Phalguni, as it rules Krittika and Uttara Ashadha. If you were born in Uttara Phalguni, your first Vimshottari dasha is the Sun's, which lasts 6 years in full.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Phalguni?
Uttara Phalguni is Manushya gana, Gau yoni (cow) and Adya nadi (K. S. Charak's tables). These are used in Ashtakoot matching.
Is Uttara Phalguni a good nakshatra for marriage?
For a wedding date, yes: Uttara Phalguni is one of the eleven stars Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6 names for marriage. For a couple, what matters is how the two birth stars match, not the star alone.
What is Uttara Phalguni nakshatra in English?
In English, Uttara Phalguni is the 12th lunar mansion (nakshatra) of the Vedic zodiac, 146°40' to 160° of the sidereal zodiac, across Leo and Virgo.
Sources
- The 27 nakshatras of 13°20' and their 4 padas of 3°20': Astrojar's engine (Lahiri ayanamsa, sidereal zodiac).
- Nakshatra lords and Vimshottari years: BPHS, the chapter on the Vimshottari dasha, as coded in Astrojar's engine (Ketu 7, Venus 20, Sun 6, Moon 10, Mars 7, Rahu 18, Jupiter 16, Saturn 19, Mercury 17 years).
- Gana, yoni and nadi: K. S. Charak, Elements of Vedic Astrology, ch. XXVII (pp. 456, 458, 460), the tables Astrojar's star matching uses.
- Nature of each star for muhurat: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 2. The eleven marriage stars: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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