Nakshatra 11 · पूर्वा फाल्गुनी नक्षत्र
Purva Phalguni nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Purva Phalguni spans 13°20′ to 26°40′ Simha of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Venus, its deity is Bhaga and its symbol is the front legs of a bed.
Purva Phalguni at a glance
| Number | 11 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 13°20′ to 26°40′ Simha |
| Rashi | Simha (सिंह) |
| Lord | Venus (शुक्र) |
| Deity | Bhaga, god of good fortune and delight (भग) |
| Symbol | the front legs of a bed |
| Meaning of the name | The former reddish one |
| Nature | Ugra (fierce) (उग्र) |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Rat (Mushak) |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Tree | Palash (flame of the forest) (पलाश) |
Purva Phalguni nakshatra traits
Purva Phalguni natives are often described as warm, charming and fond of rest, art and good company. They tend to bring ease and enjoyment to the people around them and are often generous hosts.
Their love of comfort can sometimes lead to putting things off. Balancing pleasure with steady effort helps them make the most of their creative gifts.
Fields commonly linked with Purva Phalguni: arts and entertainment, fashion and beauty, events and hospitality, media.
The four padas of Purva Phalguni
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Simha | Simha | Mo मो |
| 2 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Simha | Kanya | Ta (ट) टा |
| 3 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Simha | Tula | Ti (ट) टी |
| 4 | 23°20′ to 26°40′ | Simha | Vrishchika | Tu (ट) टू |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashi: Singh rashi.
What a Purva Phalguni day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Purva Phalguni, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- tasks that need courage
- work with fire or metal
- clearing out old things
- facing a competition or a dispute
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Purva Phalguni
Who is the lord of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Venus (शुक्र). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni starts life in Venus’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Purva Phalguni?
Mo, Ta (ट), Ti (ट), Tu (ट) for the four padas (मो, टा, टी, टू). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Purva Phalguni in?
All four padas are in Simha (सिंह).
Is Purva Phalguni a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Purva Phalguni is a Ugra nakshatra, traditionally suited to tasks that need courage and work with fire or metal; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.