Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
26°40′ Leo–10° Virgo
Ruling Planet
Sun
Deity
Aryaman
Symbol
Back Legs of Bed
Degrees
26°40′ Leo–10° Virgo
Number
12
Padas
4
Four Padas of Uttara Phalguni
Pada 1
Leo
Navamsa: Leo
Pada 2
Virgo
Navamsa: Virgo
Pada 3
Virgo
Navamsa: Virgo
Pada 4
Virgo
Navamsa: Virgo
Classical Significance
Uttara Phalguni is the 12th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Aryaman and its ruling planet is Sun, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Back Legs of Bed encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Uttara Phalguni express the qualities of Sun filtered through the archetypal energy of Aryaman.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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