PosituneUttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 12 of 27. Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun and its presiding deity is Aryaman. Its symbol is: four legs of a bed.
Ruling planetSun
DeityAryaman
SymbolFour legs of a bed
SignSimha / Kanya
When the Moon is in Uttara Phalguni
Naming sounds by Pada
Uttara Phalguni runs from 26°40′ of Simha to 10°00′ of Kanya, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te | Simha (Leo) | 26°40′ to 30°00′ |
| 2 | To | Kanya (Virgo) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
| 3 | Pa | Kanya (Virgo) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
| 4 | Pi | Kanya (Virgo) | 6°40′ to 10°00′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.