Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 11 of 27 — ruled by Venus
Purva Phalguni is the 11th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 133.333° to 146.667° sidereal. It is ruled by Venus, presided over by the deity Bhaga, and its power symbol is the hammock / bed.
Purva Phalguni nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Venus — warmth, refinement and a love of beauty, comfort and relationship. Its Manushya gana gives a balanced and human — a mix of material drive and higher aims disposition, while its Rajasic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Purva Phalguni is Kama — desire, pleasure and relationship.
| Ruling planet | Venus |
|---|---|
| Deity | Bhaga |
| Symbol | Hammock / Bed |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Guna (nature) | Rajasic |
| Animal (yoni) | Female Rat |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Kama |
| Direction | West |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 133.333° to 146.667° sidereal |
The four padas of Purva Phalguni
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Purva Phalguni, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Venus-ruled quarter of Purva Phalguni.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Venus-ruled quarter of Purva Phalguni.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Venus-ruled quarter of Purva Phalguni.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Venus-ruled quarter of Purva Phalguni.
Purva Phalguni in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Purva Phalguni placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Purva Phalguni means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Venus) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni nakshatra is ruled by Venus. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Purva Phalguni.
Which deity rules Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Purva Phalguni is Bhaga, and its power symbol is the hammock / bed.
What are the degrees of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni spans 133.333° to 146.667° sidereal, the 11th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Purva Phalguni a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Purva Phalguni carries a Manushya gana and a life aim of Kama. What matters most is how its lord Venus is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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