The twelfth nakshatra, Uttara Phalguni resides in two fixed stars at the tail of the Lion but extends into the constellation of Virgo. Called the “latter reddish one,” it is ruled by the Sun and has a strong Mercury influence in its last three padas. The first pada (3° 20′) is located in Leo, ruled by the Sun, which can bring tremendous opportunities for growdh and creative expansion. The successful movie director Oliver Stone has both his natal Sun and Mercury’ in this pada. This segment of Uttara Phalguni helps the individual overcome any feeling of constraint or creative restriction. The remaining three padas may reveal yogic powers and encourage the exploration of life’s deep mysteries.
The symbol for Uttara Phalguni is a bed or two rear legs of a cot, which emphasizes healing others. The residing deity is Aryaman, who Riles leadership, honor, nobility, and the rules of society. He helps alleviate the suffering of humanity and helps the friend in need. This lunar mansion is connected to friendship. helpfulness and a loving nature. Its power is the giving of prosperity (chayani shakti) through marriage or union.1 Aryaman governs marriage contracts and protects family inheritance. Shiva and Shakti were married under this asterism. Thus, family unity is emphasized in this lunar mansion.
Called the “Star of Patronage,” kindness and compassion for humanity are experienced here. These natives are generally happy people, loved by all due to their generous dispositions. They earn money and success through formal education as well as experiential learning. This asterism creates leaders in their fields who are stable and successful with many fine qualities. Courage, endurance, ambition, and fighting for righteous causes may be observed. Spiritual growth and mental expansion can
take an individual to great heights with well-directed efforts here. Its primary motivation is moksha.
The shadow side for Uttara Phalguni people is a deep sense of loneliness if they are not involved in a meaningful relationship. Issues of co-dependency and over-giving may be present. Resentment and ingratitude toward significant .others may result. The individual must learn to befriend aloneness instead of feeling lonely. A danger in meddling in black magic or left-handed tantra can occur because of the desire to control others. The animal symbol for this nakshatra is a bull which can reflect a determined but stubborn nature. A critical streak may be observed.