Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Sun (6-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Simha–Kanya |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni (symbol) | Cow |
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Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (12 of 27)
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (#12 of 27): ruling planet Sun, Manushya gana, Aadi nadi, Cow yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Uttara Phalguni is the 12th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Simha–Kanya, ruled by Sun with Manushya gana and Aadi nadi.
The 4 padas of Uttara Phalguni
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 146°40′–150°00′ | Dhanu | Jupiter | Te |
| Pada 2 | 150°00′–153°20′ | Makara | Saturn | To |
| Pada 3 | 153°20′–156°40′ | Kumbha | Saturn | Pa |
| Pada 4 | 156°40′–160°00′ | Meena | Jupiter | Pi |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Uttara Phalguni →.
Essence of Uttara Phalguni
Uttara Phalguni gives the friend's promise: patronage, reliability and help that arrives when it matters. People build on your word.
People born in Uttara Phalguni carry the Manushya temperament and Cow yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Aadi nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Uttara Phalguni in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Uttara Phalguni's Manushya gana, Aadi nadi and Cow yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Uttara Phalguni nakshatra good for?
Uttara Phalguni (Manushya gana, Aadi nadi) is classically associated with Uttara Phalguni gives the friend's promise: patronage, reliability and help that arrives when it matters. People build o — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Uttara Phalguni?
In gun milan, Uttara Phalguni's Manushya gana and Cow yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Bharani, Krittika, Rohini — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Uttara Phalguni?
Sun rules Uttara Phalguni in the vimshottari dasha system (6 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Babies born in Uttara Phalguni are traditionally named starting with Te, To, Pa, Pi — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Uttara Phalguni baby-name list for examples.