Nakṣatra 12 of 27
Uttara Phalgunī nakṣatra
Uttara Phalgunī (Uttara Phalguni) is the 12th of the 27 nakṣatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 26°40′ Leo–10°00′ Virgo. Its name means “the latter red one”. It is ruled by Sun, its deity is Aryaman, keeper of agreements and honour, and its symbol is the back legs of a bed.
- Sanskrit
- Uttara Phalgunī
- Meaning
- the latter red one
- Position
- 26°40′ Leo–10°00′ Virgo
- Ruling graha
- Sun
- Deity
- Aryaman, keeper of agreements and honour
- Symbol
- the back legs of a bed
- Śakti (power)
- Cayanī Śakti, the power of union and accumulation
- Star
- Denebola (Beta Leonis), the tail of the lion
The terrain
Agreements and generosity. A pattern of partnership, patronage and keeping your word.
Uttara Phalgunī completes the pair begun by Pūrva Phalgunī. Where the first is about delight, this one is about commitment. Its deity Aryaman keeps agreements and honour, so the pattern is about relationships built on principle as well as pleasure. The Sun, its ruling graha, brings integrity and warmth.
When supported, and when under stress
When supported: Loyalty, generosity, reliability, and partnerships that rest on mutual respect.
When under stress: Duty without joy, perfectionism, or relationships that become transactional.
Neither list is a verdict. The same pattern can be lived many ways, and your whole chart, body and circumstances shape how it shows up.
A queer-affirming lens
Uttara Phalgunī affirms long-term partnership and domestic life in every form, beyond heteronormative scripts.
A practice to try
Writing or renewing a shared agreement, or a simple candle ritual for a relationship you value. Mantra: Om Aryamane Namaha. These are invitations, not requirements. Take what helps and leave the rest.
“Love is a promise, not a performance.”
This is a symbolic pattern, not a prediction. Nothing in a chart removes your agency. Vedaz readings are reflective and are not medical, psychological, legal or financial advice.
Questions
What does Uttara Phalguni nakshatra mean?
Uttara Phalguni (Uttara Phalgunī) means “the latter red one”. Agreements and generosity. A pattern of partnership, patronage and keeping your word.
Who rules Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun, and its deity is Aryaman, keeper of agreements and honour.
What if my Moon is in Uttara Phalguni?
Your Moon nakṣatra describes patterns in the mind, rhythm and emotional body, not a fixed outcome. When supported, Uttara Phalguni can show up as loyalty, generosity, reliability, and partnerships that rest on mutual respect.