Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra उत्तराफाल्गुनी

Symbol and meaning of Uttara Phalguni

Uttara Phalguni is symbolised by back legs of a bed. The back legs of a bed and a hammock denote support, union and completion of rest. This symbol captures the essence of the nakshatra and shapes the temperament of those born under it.

Presiding deity: Aryaman

Its deity Aryaman, god of contracts and friendship, blesses partnerships and vows. Invoking Aryaman is central to the rituals and remedies associated with Uttara Phalguni.

Ruling planet: Sun

Ruled by the Sun, it gives leadership within relationships and steady generosity. The dasha (planetary period) of Sun tends to activate the themes of Uttara Phalguni most strongly in a person's life.

Gana, nadi and yoni

Uttara Phalguni belongs to the Manushya gana — the human, balanced temperament — with the Vata (Aadi) nadi and the Cow yoni (animal symbol). These three classifications are used in Vedic compatibility matching (guna milan): gana measures temperament, nadi relates to health and progeny, and yoni to instinctive compatibility.

Personality and traits

People strongly influenced by Uttara Phalguni are traditionally described as people described as helpful, reliable, generous and partnership-minded, natural benefactors. As with all nakshatras, the exact expression depends on the pada, the rashi and the wider birth chart.

Career and profession

Uttara Phalguni is traditionally associated with success in social work, contracts and law, leadership, counselling and service. The drive of Sun combined with the qualities of Aryaman points toward these vocations, though a full chart reading refines the picture.

Strengths and challenges

Strengths: reliability, generosity, leadership and loyalty. Challenges: stubbornness and over-commitment to others. Awareness of both helps a person work with the energy of Uttara Phalguni rather than against it, leaning on its gifts while consciously managing its weaker tendencies.

Marriage compatibility (yoni) of Uttara Phalguni

In Vedic matchmaking (guna milan), Uttara Phalguni carries the Cow yoni — the animal symbol used to gauge instinctive and physical compatibility between partners (the yoni koota). Same or friendly yonis score well, while the Cow is traditionally most at odds with the Tiger yoni, so such a match is examined more carefully. Yoni is only one of the eight kootas; the full guna milan also weighs gana (temperament), nadi (health), varna and more, and a strong overall score matters more than any single factor.

The four padas of Uttara Phalguni

Each nakshatra is divided into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign that subtly shades its nature and, in namkaran, gives the child's naming syllable. Use the birth nakshatra calculator to find the exact pada from a birth date, time and place.

Favourable activities

When the Moon is in Uttara Phalguni, the day is traditionally considered favourable for marriage, contracts and lasting bonds. Combine the nakshatra with a good choghadiya and an auspicious tithi, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.

Gemstone, mantra & remedies for Uttara Phalguni

Because Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun, its remedies work chiefly through that planet. Traditional supportive practices include worship of Aryaman and Surya; Sun remedies such as sunrise arghya and respecting the father.

Gemstones (jyotish ratna) are traditionally worn only after consulting a qualified astrologer — a wrong or over-strong stone can be counter-productive. Chanting the beej mantra and worshipping the deity are safe for everyone.

Using Uttara Phalguni in the panchang

The Moon spends roughly one day in Uttara Phalguni. The nakshatra prevailing at sunrise is the one shown in each city's daily panchang and used for muhurat. Because it tracks the Moon, the ruling nakshatra changes daily and slightly by location. See all 27 nakshatras, learn about tithis and the weekdays, or read the complete panchang guide.