Purva Phalguni nakshatra
पूर्वा फाल्गुनी · ruled by Venus · 13°20′ Simha – 26°40′ Simha
Purva Phalguni is nakshatra 11 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 13°20′ Simha to 26°40′ Simha; it is ruled by Venus. It is the nakshatra of pleasure, romance, creativity and relaxation. Natives are often warm, sociable, artistic and generous hosts.
What is Purva Phalguni like?
Purva Phalguni is ruled by Bhaga, god of marital happiness and enjoyment, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed — rest after effort. It is the nakshatra of pleasure, romance, creativity and relaxation. Natives are often warm, sociable, artistic and generous hosts. Venus intensifies the love of beauty and comfort; the lesson is to balance enjoyment with effort.
Key strengths
- Warmth and charm
- Creativity
- Generosity
- Social ease
Traditional fields of work
Arts, entertainment, music, events, hospitality, luxury, fashion and relationship-centred work.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ Simha | Simha | Mo (मो) |
| 2 | 16°40′ Simha | Kanya | Ta (टा) |
| 3 | 19°60′ Simha | Tula | Ti (टी) |
| 4 | 23°20′ Simha | Vrishchika | Tu (टू) |
How does Purva Phalguni shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Purva Phalguni, life begins in Venus mahadasha. Venus’s full period is 20 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Purva Phalguni the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Purva Phalguni gives almost the full 20 years, while one near the end gives only months. Sun dasha (6 years) follows.
How does Purva Phalguni work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Madhya nadi: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Uttara Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Manushya) — full 6 Gana points: Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Same yoni (Rat) — full 4 Yoni points: Magha.
What else do people ask about Purva Phalguni?
Who is the lord of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus, and its deity is Bhaga (god of fortune and delight). People born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni begin life in the Venus Vimshottari dasha (a 20-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Sun.
What are the name syllables for Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu (मो, टा, टी, टू). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Phalguni?
Purva Phalguni is Manushya gana, Rat yoni (female) and Madhya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Purva Phalguni in?
Purva Phalguni spans 13°20′ Simha to 26°40′ Simha, so it lies in Simha.
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