Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra — The Lunar Mansion of Patronage
Uttara Phalguni is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Located in Simha 26:40-Kanya 10:00, it is ruled by Sun (Surya) and presided over by the deity Aryaman. Its symbol is the Back of Bed.
Patronage, contracts, friendship, generosity, and social responsibility. Aryaman governs sacred contracts and noble friendships.
Core Attributes
- Ruling Planet: Sun (Surya)
- Deity: Aryaman
- Symbol: Back of Bed
- Zodiac Range: Simha 26:40-Kanya 10:00
Personality Traits
Natives born under Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra carry the energy of their ruling planet Sun (Surya) and deity Aryaman. This combination shapes their core personality, career inclinations, relationship patterns, and spiritual path. Understanding your birth Nakshatra is considered even more precise than knowing your Rashi, as it narrows your cosmic blueprint to a 13-degree arc of the zodiac.
Career & Profession
Uttara Phalguni natives excel in fields connected to their deity’s domain and ruling planet’s significations. Their professional path often reflects the symbolic meaning of this Nakshatra — whether through healing, leadership, creativity, research, or service.
Compatibility
Nakshatra compatibility (Ashta Koota matching) is the primary method used in Vedic astrology for marriage matching. Uttara Phalguni’s compatibility with other Nakshatras is determined through the Yoni (animal symbol), Gana (temperament), Nadi (constitution), and Vashya (mutual attraction) parameters.