Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Uttara Phalguni — the nakshatra of service and contracts — bridges the royal joy of Leo with the duty-oriented clarity of Virgo. It is associated with marriage, friendship, and the dharmic obligation to serve.
Ruling Planet
Sun
Deity
Aryaman
Symbol
Back legs of a bed / couch
Element
Fire
Guna
Rajas
Degrees
26°40' Leo – 10°00' Virgo
Star
Denebola (Beta Leonis)
Animal
Cow (bull)
Gemstone
Ruby
Name Starting Syllables (Aksharas)
Names beginning with these syllables are traditionally recommended for those born in this Nakshatra.
Personality
Uttara Phalguni natives are principled, service-oriented, and socially gifted. They value friendship, fair contracts, and honouring commitments. Unlike Purva Phalguni's pure pleasure, Uttara Phalguni finds joy in purposeful, meaningful activity and service.
Strengths
- Principled and fair-minded
- Excellent at building lasting relationships
- Service-oriented and helpful
- Good organisational skills
- Steady and reliable
- Generous within appropriate boundaries
Challenges
- Can be overly serious or rigid
- Perfectionist streak
- Can be self-righteous
- Difficulty asking for help
- Can suppress emotions in favour of duty
- Prone to overwork
Career & Vocation
Love & Relationships
Uttara Phalguni is strongly associated with marriage — it represents the stable, committed, honour-bound partnership. They are devoted, reliable partners who take their vows seriously. Lord Rama was born in this nakshatra.
Health
Prone to digestive and intestinal issues (Virgo influence), lower back pain, and overexertion from excessive service. They must prioritise self-care to sustain their capacity to serve others.
Spiritual Path
Uttara Phalguni teaches that service (seva) done with love and without attachment is one of the highest spiritual paths. Aryaman's presence invokes dharma — the right action that sustains cosmic and social order.
Deity Mantra
ॐ आर्यमणे नमः (Om Aryamane Namah)
Gemstone
Ruby (Manik)
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Notable Personalities
Note: birth time accuracy affects Nakshatra calculation. These are traditional attributions and may vary by source.
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