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Uttara Phalguni

Back legs of a bed

Uttara Phalguni, nakshatra 12 of 27 (26°40′ Simha – 10°00′ Kanya), ruled by Sun, presided over by Aryaman; symbol: back legs of a bed.

Uttara Phalguni is the 12th of the twenty-seven nakshatras, the lunar mansions of Indian astrology, spanning 26°40′ Simha – 10°00′ Kanya of the sidereal zodiac. Its presiding deity is Aryaman, and its traditional symbol is the back legs of a bed. In the Vimshottari system its ruling planet is Sun, so a person whose moon falls in Uttara Phalguni begins life in the Sun period (dasha).

Each nakshatra is classified by gana, or temperament — divine (deva), human (manushya) or demonic (rakshasa) — and Uttara Phalguni is counted manushya. Astrologers use the nakshatra of the moon at birth for naming (each pada has its own syllable), for matching horoscopes before marriage and for choosing auspicious times (muhurta). The descriptions of each nakshatra in Sanskrit texts such as the Brihat Samhita and in modern handbooks vary, and are best read as traditional associations of its deity and symbol.

Personality

reliable · friendly · generous · responsible · helpful · principled

In Vedic astrology a person whose moon falls in Uttara Phalguni is described as reliable, friendly and generous, a natural patron and helper. Its symbol is the back legs of a bed, completing the image begun by Purva Phalguni, and its deity is Aryaman, the god of contracts, hospitality, friendship and the bonds of marriage.

Traditional descriptions credit Uttara Phalguni natives with integrity, kindness, a sense of duty and the ability to make lasting alliances and keep promises; they are said to be popular, well organised and supportive of others' success. Their weaknesses are said to be pride, stubbornness, dependence on social approval and a tendency to over-commit or to expect gratitude in return for help.

In relationships Uttara Phalguni is portrayed as loyal and committed, valuing marriage and mutual obligation; it is a traditional nakshatra of steady partnership. In work it is linked with management, public service, social work, law and contracts, philanthropy, teaching and counselling. Counted among the human (manushya) temperaments, its Vimshottari lord is the Sun, whose Navaratna stone is the ruby; as always in Jyotisha, the rest of the chart shapes the result.

Stone: Ruby

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