Purva Phalguni nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Purva Phalguni is nakshatra 11 of 27. Its name means "The former reddish one". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Purva Phalguni is the 11th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 13°20′–26°40′ Simha (Leo). It is ruled by Venus; its deity is Bhaga (symbol: front legs of a bed). Purva Phalguni natives are warm, charming and fun-loving; natives enjoy art, pleasure and relationships, but can slip into indulgence. Name syllables: Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Purva Phalguni
"Purva Phalguni" means "The former reddish one". Its presiding deity is Bhaga and its symbol is front legs of a bed. It covers 13°20′–26°40′ Simha (Leo) of the sidereal zodiac.
Purva Phalguni nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Purva Phalguni are warm, charming and fun-loving; natives enjoy art, pleasure and relationships, but can slip into indulgence.
Career themes: entertainment, arts, design, hospitality, events.
The four padas of Purva Phalguni
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′–16°40′ Leo | Mo | Simha (Leo) | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 16°40′–20°00′ Leo | Ta | Simha (Leo) | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 20°00′–23°20′ Leo | Ti | Simha (Leo) | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 23°20′–26°40′ Leo | Tu | Simha (Leo) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Manushya
- Yoni: Rat
- Nadi: Madhya (Pitta)
- First Mahadasha: Venus (20 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Venus (Shukra). People born in Purva Phalguni begin life in the Venus Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 20 years in full.
Which rashi is Purva Phalguni nakshatra in?
Simha (Leo). It spans 13°20′–26°40′ Simha (Leo).
What are the name syllables for Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Phalguni?
Gana: Manushya, yoni: Rat, nadi: Madhya (Pitta). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.