Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni is the 11th of the 27 nakshatras. Pleasure and creativity. It is ruled by Venus and lies in Simha (Leo).
Purva Phalguni at a glance
| Ruling planet | Venus |
|---|---|
| Deity | Bhaga, lord of fortune and delight |
| Symbol | the front legs of a bed |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Zodiac span | 13°20′ Simha to 26°40′ Simha |
| Rashi | Simha (Leo) |
The four padas of Purva Phalguni
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ Simha – 16°40′ Simha | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 16°40′ Simha – 20°00′ Simha | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 20°00′ Simha – 23°20′ Simha | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 23°20′ Simha – 26°40′ Simha | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Purva Phalguni and the Venus Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Venus rules Purva Phalguni, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Venus Mahadasha. A full Venus Mahadasha lasts 20 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Purva Phalguni. The other nakshatras ruled by Venus are Bharani and Purva Ashadha.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Venus is the Vimshottari lord of Purva Phalguni. A person born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni starts life in a Venus Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Venus Mahadasha lasts 20 years.
Which rashi is Purva Phalguni in?
Purva Phalguni spans 13°20′ Simha to 26°40′ Simha of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Simha (Leo).
What are the deity and symbol of Purva Phalguni?
The deity of Purva Phalguni is Bhaga, lord of fortune and delight. Its symbol is the front legs of a bed.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.