Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni (पूर्व फाल्गुनी) nakshatra

Purva Phalguni is nakshatra number 11 of 27. Ruled by Venus; deity Bhaga, giver of fortune and delight.

Purva Phalguni at a glance

NakshatraPurva Phalguni (पूर्व फाल्गुनी)
Position11 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha)Venus (20-year mahadasha)
DeityBhaga, giver of fortune and delight
Symbolthe front legs of a bed
Span in the zodiacLeo 13°20′ to 26°40′
Themespleasure, creativity, rest

Sign and padas

Purva Phalguni spans Leo 13°20′ to 26°40′, so it lies in Leo. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:

PadaDegrees in the signNavamsa sign
113°20′ – 16°40′ (Leo)Leo
216°40′ – 20°00′ (Leo)Virgo
320°00′ – 23°20′ (Leo)Libra
423°20′ – 26°40′ (Leo)Scorpio

Dasha and the birth nakshatra

If the Moon was in Purva Phalguni at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Venus mahadasha, which lasts 20 years. Traditionally the Venus period is associated with relationship, comfort and refining what you value.

Traditional themes of this nakshatra: pleasure, creativity, rest. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.

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Frequently asked questions

Who rules Purva Phalguni nakshatra?

Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus and its deity is Bhaga, giver of fortune and delight.

Which sign does Purva Phalguni fall in?

Purva Phalguni spans Leo 13°20′ to 26°40′.

What is the symbol of Purva Phalguni?

The traditional symbol of Purva Phalguni is the front legs of a bed.

· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).

Jyotish is guidance, not medical, legal or financial advice; the final decision is always yours. What is written here is general information based on tradition, not a firm prediction.

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