Purva Phalguni Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni is nakshatra number 11. It is ruled by Venus and falls in Leo. Its symbol, hammock, points to the core instinct of people born under it.

Key facts

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Nakshatra lordVenus
RashiLeo
SymbolHammock
Presiding deityBhaga
GanaManushya
YoniRat
NadiMadhya
Span133°20′ – 146°40′

The four padas (navamsa)

Every nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsa sign. The pada of birth decides the naming syllable and the finer shades of temperament.

PadaNavamsa signRuling planet
1LeoSun
2VirgoMercury
3LibraVenus
4ScorpioMars (Pluto)

Personality traits

People born in Purva Phalguni carry a strong imprint of Venus. They tend to hold clear goals and to go unusually deep into whatever holds their interest. The Leo placement governs how quickly they commit to a decision.

Career and work

The fields signified by Venus suit these natives best, and roles that allow independent judgement give them the most satisfaction.

What the deity and gana mean

Purva Phalguni's presiding deity is Bhaga, and its gana is Manushya. The gana describes the basic disposition — Dev gana is gentle and cooperative, Manushya balanced and practical, Rakshasa firm and direct. The yoni is rat, which indicates instinctive compatibility, and the nadi is Madhya, which carries the heaviest weight in kundali matching.

Favourable activities

Following the nature of Venus, Purva Phalguni is considered favourable for starting travel, study, new undertakings and anything signified by Venus. Which weekday the nakshatra falls on also matters when fixing a muhurta.

Role in kundali matching

Four of the eight kootas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi — come directly from the nakshatra, which is 21 of the 36 gunas. For Purva Phalguni the yoni is rat, the gana Manushya and the nadi Madhya, and matching works off exactly those. Note that when both people share the same nadi, all 8 nadi points drop to zero.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the lord of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?

Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus and lies in Leo.

Is being born in Purva Phalguni auspicious?

No nakshatra is inauspicious in itself. The outcome depends on the Moon's strength and the rest of the chart.

How many gunas does the nakshatra decide?

Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8) — 21 of the 36 gunas come from the nakshatra.