Nakshatra 12 of 27
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Latter reddish one. Ruled by the Sun, presided over by Aryaman, god of friendship and contracts.
Quick Answer
Uttara Phalguni is the 12th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 26°40' Leo to 10°00' Virgo in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by the Sun, presided over by Aryaman, god of friendship and contracts, and its symbol is the back legs of a bed.
Uttara Phalguni at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 26°40' Leo to 10°00' Virgo
- Tropical span in 2026
- 20°54' Virgo to 4°14' Libra
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Deity
- Aryaman, god of friendship and contracts
- Symbol
- The back legs of a bed
- Name means
- Latter reddish one
The Quality of Uttara Phalguni
Uttara Phalguni is the back of the bed, where agreements are kept. Aryaman, god of friendship and contracts, gives it loyalty and a sense of duty toward others. It serves well and needs to remember its own needs along the way.
Which promises do you keep, and is one of them a promise to yourself?
The Four Padas of Uttara Phalguni
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40' Leo to 0°00' Virgo | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 0°00' Virgo to 3°20' Virgo | Capricorn |
| 3 | 3°20' Virgo to 6°40' Virgo | Aquarius |
| 4 | 6°40' Virgo to 10°00' Virgo | Pisces |
When the Moon Is in Uttara Phalguni
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM ET | Nov 5, 5:26 PM ET | Nov 5, 3:30 AM IST | Nov 6, 3:56 AM IST |
| Dec 1, 10:25 PM ET | Dec 2, 10:53 PM ET | Dec 2, 8:55 AM IST | Dec 3, 9:23 AM IST |
| Dec 29, 5:13 AM ET | Dec 30, 5:06 AM ET | Dec 29, 3:43 PM IST | Dec 30, 3:36 PM IST |
| Jan 25, 2:33 PM ET | Jan 26, 1:36 PM ET | Jan 26, 1:03 AM IST | Jan 27, 12:06 AM IST |
The Sun in Uttara Phalguni, 2027
The Sun enters Uttara Phalguni on September 13, 2027 at 6:32 PM ET (4:02 AM IST on September 14) and stays until September 27, 2027 at 10:04 AM ET (7:34 PM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Uttara Phalguni: Purva Phalguni, ruled by Venus. After it: Hasta, ruled by the Moon. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Uttara Phalguni
What Is the Lord of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra?
The Sun rules Uttara Phalguni, the 12th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni begins life in the Sun period.
Where Is Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Uttara Phalguni spans 26°40' Leo to 10°00' Virgo in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 20°54' Virgo to 4°14' Libra in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Uttara Phalguni?
The presiding deity of Uttara Phalguni is Aryaman, god of friendship and contracts. Its symbol is the back legs of a bed. The name means "latter reddish one".
What Are the Four Padas of Uttara Phalguni?
Pada 1 runs 26°40' Leo to 0°00' Virgo (navamsa Sagittarius); Pada 2 runs 0°00' Virgo to 3°20' Virgo (navamsa Capricorn); Pada 3 runs 3°20' Virgo to 6°40' Virgo (navamsa Aquarius); Pada 4 runs 6°40' Virgo to 10°00' Virgo (navamsa Pisces).
When Is the Moon in Uttara Phalguni Next?
The Moon is next in Uttara Phalguni from November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET (3:30 AM IST on November 5) until November 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM ET (3:56 AM IST on November 6). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Uttara Phalguni in 2027?
The Sun enters Uttara Phalguni on September 13, 2027 at 6:32 PM ET (4:02 AM IST on September 14) and leaves on September 27, 2027 at 10:04 AM ET (7:34 PM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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