Nakshatra 11 of 27
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni is ruled by Bhaga, the deity of good fortune and enjoyment. It is linked with relaxation, romance, art and the enjoyment of the fruits of effort.
Zodiac range13°20′ Leo – 26°40′ Leo
Ruling planetVenus
DeityBhaga
SymbolFront legs of a bed
GanaManushya
RashiLeo
Traditional themes
Purva Phalguni is traditionally associated with pleasure, creativity, rest. Its ruling planet, Venus, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni, who begins life in the Venus Mahadasha (20 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Manushya gana places Purva Phalguni among the human (balanced, worldly) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Purva Phalguni
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 13°20′ Leo – 16°40′ Leo | Leo | Mo |
| Pada 2 | 16°40′ Leo – 20°00′ Leo | Virgo | Ta |
| Pada 3 | 20°00′ Leo – 23°20′ Leo | Libra | Ti |
| Pada 4 | 23°20′ Leo – 26°40′ Leo | Scorpio | Tu |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu. Find yours.
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