Nakshatra 11 of 27
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus and presided over by Bhaga, the god of marital bliss and good fortune. Its symbol is a hammock: rest, pleasure, and the sweetness of life enjoyed.
| Meaning | the former reddish one; the fruit of the tree |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Deity | Bhaga |
| Symbol | Hammock |
| Degree range | 13°20′ – 26°40′ Leo |
| Zodiac sign | Leo (sidereal) |
| Gana | Manushya |
Purva Phalguni personality
Purva Phalguni natives know how to enjoy life and how to help others enjoy it. They are warm, sociable, romantic, and creatively gifted — natural hosts, performers, and lovers of beauty. Work feels best when it doesn't feel like work. The shadow is indolence and vanity: the hammock is comfortable, and ambition can doze off in it.
Strengths
- Warmth
- Creativity
- Social grace
- Romance
- Generosity of spirit
Challenges
- Laziness
- Vanity
- Pleasure-seeking at the cost of duty
The four padas of Purva Phalguni
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ Leo – 16°40′ Leo | Leo | Mo |
| 2 | 16°40′ Leo – 20°00′ Leo | Virgo | Ta |
| 3 | 20°00′ Leo – 23°20′ Leo | Libra | Ti |
| 4 | 23°20′ Leo – 26°40′ Leo | Scorpio | Tu |
Moon in Purva Phalguni
With the Moon in Purva Phalguni, happiness is relational and sensory — good company, good food, beauty, and affection. You give love easily and openly, and life tends to reward the warmth.
Career paths
- Entertainment and performance
- Arts and design
- Event management
- Beauty and luxury industries
- Public relations
Purva Phalguni compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Purva Phalguni:
Magha, Bharani, Uttara Phalguni
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Purva Phalguni your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.