Nakshatra 11 of 27 · Leo
Purva Phalguni.
The front legs of a bed
Purva Phalguni rests and enjoys. Warm and creative, it loves beauty, romance and the pleasures of a life well lived.
- Lord
- Venus (Shukra)
- Deity
- Bhaga, god of delight and fortune
- Span
- 13°20′–26°40′ Leo
- Syllables
- Mo · Ta · Ti · Tu
- Gana
- Manushya
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Yoni
- Rat (female)
- Dasha years
- 20 (Venus)
Four quarters
The padas of Purva Phalguni
Each pada is 3°20′ and falls in its own navamsa (D9) sign — the chart astrologers read for marriage and inner strength. Each also carries the syllable traditionally used for names.
Temperament
The nature of Purva Phalguni
Gifts
- Warmth and charm
- Creativity
- Enjoyment of life
Lessons
- Indulgence
- Vanity
- Avoiding effort
Work that suits Purva Phalguni
- Arts and entertainment
- Luxury and beauty
- Events and hospitality
Guna Milan
Purva Phalguni in a match
When two charts are matched, the birth nakshatras decide four of the eight kootas: Tara, which compares the two nakshatras with each other, and these three, which belong to Purva Phalguni itself.
Gana · temperament
Manushya
Human temperament: balanced between ideals and worldly needs.
Nadi · constitution
Madhya (Pitta)
Partners of the same nadi score none of its eight points — the classic nadi dosha.
Yoni · instinct
Rat, female
Yoni compares natural instincts and intimacy through the animal of each nakshatra.
Vimshottari
Where your dashas begin
The nakshatra of your Moon at birth chooses the first chapter of your life. A Moon in Purva Phalguni opens in Venus's mahadasha, and the periods follow in this order.
- Venus20 years
- Sun6 years
- Moon10 years
- Mars7 years
- Rahu18 years
- Jupiter16 years
- Saturn19 years
- Mercury17 years
- Ketu7 years
Questions
Purva Phalguni, briefly answered
Who rules Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus (Shukra) in the Vimshottari system, and its presiding deity is Bhaga, god of delight and fortune.
What are the name syllables for Purva Phalguni?
The four padas of Purva Phalguni are linked to the syllables Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu. Traditionally a name beginning with the syllable of one's birth pada is considered auspicious.
Which sign is Purva Phalguni in?
Purva Phalguni spans 13°20′–26°40′ Leo, entirely within Leo.
Which dasha does a Moon in Purva Phalguni begin with?
A person born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni begins life in Venus's mahadasha, a 20-year period. How much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra.
What is the gana, nadi and yoni of Purva Phalguni?
Purva Phalguni is of Manushya gana, Madhya (Pitta) nadi, and its yoni is the female rat. All three are weighed in Guna Milan.
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