NAKSHATRA 12 OF 27 · Uttara Phālgunī
Uttara Phalguni
What we sustain together
Uttara Phalguni invites reflection on the commitments that give relationships continuity. Small, dependable acts can express care more clearly than grand promises.
A moment to reflect
Follow through on one manageable promise.
Is Uttara Phalguni your birth star?
A birth star is determined from the Moon’s sidereal longitude, not just your birth month. Our calculator uses your birth date, local time, and location. If your birth time is unknown, it checks the whole day and shows any possible birth stars.
Discover my birth star ✧Where Uttara Phalguni sits in the sky
Uttara Phalguni is number 12 in the 27-part nakshatra sequence. In the equal-division sidereal zodiac used by our calculator, it spans 26° 40′ Leo to 10° 00′ Virgo. The next nakshatra begins at the end of that range.
Your birth star depends on the Moon’s position in this division at your birth. It is different from a Sun sign. Understand the difference between signs, birth stars and padas →
Meet the symbolism in everyday life
A lasting promise needs ordinary maintenance. Think of a commitment you value and ask what makes it workable in daily life. Perhaps it needs clearer expectations, a small act of reliability, or an honest revision. Care can be expressed through the terms that let people depend on each other.
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni
Each nakshatra has four equal quarters, called padas. Your Moon’s calculated position determines your quarter. The ranges below explain the division; they do not assign a personality to each quarter.
| Pada | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26° 40′ Leo | 0° 00′ Virgo |
| 2 | 0° 00′ Virgo | 3° 20′ Virgo |
| 3 | 3° 20′ Virgo | 6° 40′ Virgo |
| 4 | 6° 40′ Virgo | 10° 00′ Virgo |
Other stars in the Sun sequence
The ruler shown here belongs to the Vimshottari nakshatra sequence; it is not automatically your rising-sign ruler or current dasha ruler. Learn how dashas and their rulers are used.
Sources behind this guide
The Drik Panchang nakshatra reference introduces the framework and names. The degree ranges here are calculated from the 27 equal divisions of the zodiac. Symbol and deity associations can differ in presentation across traditions.
Our method and sources explain the calculation conventions, including our approximate Lahiri ayanamsa. The reflection exercises are our own, prepared with AI assistance. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a Jyotish practitioner.
Reading the tradition thoughtfully
This is an editorial reflection on traditional symbolism, rather than a personal prediction. Associations and interpretations vary between lineages. A full chart includes much more than a single nakshatra.