The 27 nakshatras · 12/27
Uttara Phalguni
Generous partnership: loyalty, kindness and reliable support.
- Degrees (sidereal)
- 26°40′ Leo – 10°00′ Virgo
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo)
- Lord (dasha)
- Sun
- Deity
- Aryaman, god of contracts, friendship and hospitality
- Symbol
- the back legs of a bed
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
Uttara Phalguni, bridging Leo and Virgo, is the second half of the bed: where Purva Phalguni rests, Uttara Phalguni supports. Its deity Aryaman governs agreements, marriage and hospitality, so this nakshatra is about reliable partnership and keeping one’s word.
The Moon here gives a kind, responsible and generous character, comfortable in roles that help others: management, public service, counselling, organising. These people value fairness and long-term commitments, and they are often trusted with other people’s affairs.
With the Sun as lord, Uttara Phalguni wants its contributions to be seen. Its lesson is to give without keeping score, and to accept help as readily as it offers it.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ wide and takes the colour of one navamsa sign.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Leo – 30°00′ Leo | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 0°00′ Virgo – 3°20′ Virgo | Capricorn |
| 3 | 3°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Virgo | Aquarius |
| 4 | 6°40′ Virgo – 10°00′ Virgo | Pisces |
When the Moon is next in Uttara Phalguni
The Moon passes through each nakshatra about once a month and stays about a day. The next times, as of the last update: Times are in UTC.
- Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:59 → Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:26
- Wed, 2 Dec 2026 03:25 → Thu, 3 Dec 2026 03:53