Nakshatra 12 of 27
Uttara Phalguni
The agreement — a word that gets kept.
Uttara Phalguni · 26°40'00" Leo — 9°60'00" Virgo
Lord
Sun
6 years in the period cycle
Deity
Aryaman
Symbol
bed
Animal (yoni)
cow
Nature (gana): human (manushya) — practical, balanced
Guiding theme: contract, friendship, commitment, steady generosity
Strengths
- ✦reliability and keeping commitments
- ✦generosity without keeping score
- ✦the ability to build lasting friendships and partnerships
Shadow to work through
- ◦rigidity when a situation calls for renegotiating
- ◦taking on more obligations than you can carry
The shadow isn't a verdict — it's the area where the same force works against you until you notice it.
Natural directions
contract law, consulting, organizations, professions built on trust and long-term cooperation.
In close relationships
You give stability and honesty. Your love shows up as a kept word, not grand gestures.
Four quarters (padas)
Every nakshatra divides into four parts of 3°20' each. The quarter refines the shade — the same nakshatra in a different pada works a little differently, because each corresponds to a different sign in the navamsha (D9).
| Pada | Range | Navamsha sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40'00" Leo — 29°60'00" Leo | ♐︎ Sagittarius |
| 2 | 0°00'00" Virgo — 3°20'00" Virgo | ♑︎ Capricorn |
| 3 | 3°20'00" Virgo — 6°40'00" Virgo | ♒︎ Aquarius |
| 4 | 6°40'00" Virgo — 9°60'00" Virgo | ♓︎ Pisces |
Compatibility with other nakshatras
Calculated classically — through nadi (life energy) and yoni (the nakshatra's animal), the same tables as the full Guna Milan. It's a pointer, not a verdict: a low score marks an area for conscious work, not an obstacle.
Works well with: Uttara Bhadrapada, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya
Needs attention with: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Hasta, Chitra
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ℹ How we calculate this
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Which zodiac: Indian (sidereal)
Rahu and Ketu: traditional version
House division: a whole sign is one house
Accuracy: verified against eclipses
Time of birth: accounting for historical daylight saving time
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