Nakshatra 11 of 27

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra

The star of rest and delight: pleasure, creativity and rest.

Purva Phalguni is the star of relaxation after effort. Natives are warm, artistic, affectionate and fond of the good things in life. Venus as lord gives charm, creativity and a gift for celebration.

PleasureCreativityRomance

Span: Leo 13°20′ – Leo 26°40′
Ruling planet: Venus
Deity: Bhaga
Symbol: Front legs of a bed
Gana: Manushya
Yoni: Rat (female)

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At a glance

Purva Phalguni nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The former reddish one
Zodiac span	Leo 13°20′ to Leo 26°40′ (sidereal)
Sign	Leo
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Venus · Mahadasha of 20 years
Presiding deity	Bhaga
Symbol	Front legs of a bed
Gana (temperament)	Manushya
Yoni (animal)	Rat, female
Nadi	Madhya (Pitta)
Nature (for muhurta)	Ugra (fierce): good for bold or forceful acts; traditionally avoided for gentle beginnings
Naming syllables	Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu

Bhaga, god of marital bliss and good fortune, presides; the symbol is the front legs of a bed or a hammock, images of rest, romance and enjoyment.

Personality

Purva Phalguni traits

Strengths

Warm, generous and sociable
Creative and artistic
Loyal in friendship
Brings joy to gatherings

Challenges

Laziness or indulgence
Vanity and need for attention
Avoiding hard decisions

Careers that suit Purva Phalguni

Entertainment and performing artsFashion, beauty and designEvent planning and weddingsHospitalityMarketing and PRLuxury goods

Four quarters

The four padas of Purva Phalguni

Pada 1

Syllable “Mo”

Leo 13°20′ – Leo 16°40′ · Navamsa Leo (lord Sun)

Leo navamsa (Sun): proud and creative; seeks the spotlight.

Pada 2

Syllable “Ta”

Leo 16°40′ – Leo 20°00′ · Navamsa Virgo (lord Mercury)

Virgo navamsa (Mercury): practical and hard-working; turns talent into skill.

Pada 3

Syllable “Ti”

Leo 20°00′ – Leo 23°20′ · Navamsa Libra (lord Venus)

Libra navamsa (Venus): the most artistic and romantic pada; refined tastes.

Pada 4

Syllable “Tu”

Leo 23°20′ – Leo 26°40′ · Navamsa Scorpio (lord Mars)

Scorpio navamsa (Mars): intense passions and a drive for power or depth.

Love and marriage

Purva Phalguni in relationships

Romantic, affectionate and devoted to their partner's happiness; marriage is often central to their life.

Gana

Manushya

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Rat

Same yoni: Magha

Nadi

Madhya (Pitta)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Chitra…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Heart, back and reproductive health; moderation in pleasures protects energy.

Traditional practice

Worship of Goddess Parvati and Lakshmi, and honouring marriage vows, suits this star.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Purva Phalguni FAQs

Which planet rules Purva Phalguni nakshatra?

Venus. People born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni begin life in Venus Mahadasha, which lasts 20 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Purva Phalguni?

Mo (pada 1), Ta (pada 2), Ti (pada 3), Tu (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Purva Phalguni in?

Purva Phalguni lies wholly in Leo, from Leo 13°20′ to Leo 26°40′.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Phalguni?

Gana: Manushya. Yoni: female rat. Nadi: Madhya (Pitta). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Purva Phalguni a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Purva Phalguni is a Ugra nakshatra, traditionally suited to bold or forceful acts; traditionally avoided for gentle beginnings. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.