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Nakshatra 11 of 27

Purva Phalguni nakshatra

पूर्वा फाल्गुनी नक्षत्र

Purva Phalguni is the eleventh of the 27 nakshatras, in Leo, ruled by Venus. Its deity is Bhaga, god of fortune and delight, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed. It is the star of rest earned, pleasure shared and creativity enjoyed.

Classical reference, by the Astex Astro team.

At a glance

Deity
Bhaga, god of fortune and delight
Symbol
The front legs of a bed
Span
13°20′ to 26°40′ Leo
Gana, yoni, nadi
Manushya, Rat, Madhya
Name letters
मो, टा, टी, टू

The four padas of Purva Phalguni

Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. Each pada has its own name letter and falls in a navamsa (D9) sign.

Purva Phalguni padas
PadaLetterRashiNavamsa
Pada 1मोSingh (Leo)Singh (Leo)
Pada 2टाSingh (Leo)Kanya (Virgo)
Pada 3टीSingh (Leo)Tula (Libra)
Pada 4टूSingh (Leo)Vrishchik (Scorpio)

The nature of Purva Phalguni

The front legs of a bed stand for rest after labour and for the joys of a household. Purva Phalguni has a natural love of enjoyment: good food, music, dancing, company and a comfortable room. Life is meant to be lived, and this star lives it generously.

Bhaga distributes shares of fortune, and the Sun in Leo adds warmth and display. With Venus as lord, the person is charming and expressive. They are the one who turns a plain evening into a small celebration with a song, a story or a plate of sweets.

Work and strengths

Purva Phalguni suits entertainment, film, music, event planning, hospitality, fashion, sales, and any career that involves giving people a good experience. A wedding planner who senses what each family wants before they say it, and makes the day feel effortless, fits this star. A garden party, a school function or a Diwali evening with lamps and music suits it perfectly.

The strength is charisma and creativity. The challenge is a taste for ease, which can slow discipline when a deadline is real. Purva Phalguni works best with a fixed daily practice, such as an hour of riyaz or writing, so that talent turns into finished work.

Relationships

Romance matters a great deal to this star, and so do kindness and gifts. Purva Phalguni is a warm, affectionate partner who loves to celebrate anniversaries, plan outings and make the house lively. Company is a real need, and a quiet home can feel flat.

Wanting appreciation, the person can be hurt when effort goes unnoticed. A sincere compliment brings out its best. Staying loyal and attentive through ordinary weeks, not only on festival days, keeps the bond steady, and balances pleasure with the duties of daily family life. A calm weekend with good food, music and a long chat usually repairs a small quarrel.

Purva Phalguni in kundli matching

In ashtakoot milan, Purva Phalguni counts as Manushya gana, Rat yoni and Madhya nadi. A partner whose Moon is in another Madhya nadi nakshatra (Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada) scores 0 of 8 on nadi, the koota with the most points. Match two charts to see the full score.

Questions people ask

Who is the lord of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?

Venus (Shukra). Its deity is Bhaga.

What are the name letters for Purva Phalguni nakshatra?

मो, टा, टी, टू, one for each of its four padas, in that order.

What group does Purva Phalguni belong to?

Purva Phalguni is an ugra, or fierce, nakshatra, grouped with Bharani, Magha, Purva Ashadha and Purva Bhadrapada. Despite its pleasant symbol, the classical group marks strong, forceful action. In character it points to intensity of feeling and drive behind its enjoyment of life.