Nakshatra 11 of 27 · Leo (Simha) · Lord Venus
Purva Phalguni
The hammock of rest, romance and pleasure.
At a glance
Ruling planet
Venus (Shukra)
Deity
Bhaga
Symbol
The front legs of a bed
Gana
Manushya
Purva Phalguni is the eleventh nakshatra, spanning 13°20' to 26°40' of Leo. It is ruled by Venus, presided over by Bhaga (the god of delight, fortune and marital bliss), and symbolised by the front legs of a bed.

Personality
Purva Phalguni personality
Purva Phalguni is about rest, enjoyment and the good things in life. People with a strong Moon here are warm, sociable and pleasure-loving, drawn to romance, the arts and good company. Venus and Bhaga make them generous, charming and creative, with a talent for relaxation and a flair for celebration.
Strengths
- ·Warm, generous and charming
- ·Creative and artistic
- ·Sociable and relationship-oriented
- ·Knows how to rest and enjoy life
Challenges
- ·Can be self-indulgent or lazy
- ·Avoids hard, unglamorous work
- ·Vain about comfort and appearance
- ·Pride in personal pleasures
Career
Purva Phalguni career and work
This nakshatra suits the arts and entertainment, hospitality and luxury, event and wedding work, design, and any field built around pleasure, beauty and bringing people together for enjoyment.
Professions often linked to Purva Phalguni: The arts and design, entertainment, and the luxury and leisure industries.
Love
Purva Phalguni in love and relationships
In love Purva Phalguni is romantic, affectionate and devoted to comfort and intimacy. They want a partner to relax and celebrate with, and they give warmth freely, though they can be self-indulgent if not balanced.
The data
Purva Phalguni nakshatra facts
Position
11 of 27
Sidereal span
13°20' to 26°40' Leo
Rashi (sign)
Leo (Simha)
Ruling planet (dasha lord)
Venus (Shukra)
Deity
Bhaga (god of delight, fortune and marriage)
Symbol
The front legs of a bed (also a hammock or fig tree)
Gana
Manushya
Yoni (compatibility)
Rat (female)
Naming syllables
Mo, Ta, Tee, Too
Pada navamsa signs
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio
Associated star
Zosma and Chertan (Delta and Theta Leonis)
The four padas
The four padas of Purva Phalguni
Every nakshatra splits into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which adds a finer layer of meaning to a Moon or planet sitting here. Purva Phalguni’s four padas land in these navamsa signs, in order:
Pada 1
Leo navamsa
Syllable: Mo
Pada 2
Virgo navamsa
Syllable: Ta
Pada 3
Libra navamsa
Syllable: Tee
Pada 4
Scorpio navamsa
Syllable: Too
In the Hindu naming tradition (namakaran), a child born under Purva Phalguni is often given a name starting with one of these syllables (Mo, Ta, Tee, Too), picked by the pada the Moon falls in.
Which pada your Moon lands in comes down to its exact degree, and that needs your real birth time. A full reading pins down your Moon nakshatra and pada from your birth details.
Remedy
Purva Phalguni remedy and deity
Its deity is Bhaga, god of delight and fortune; Bhaga and Surya worship is traditionally used for harmony and pleasure.
These are traditional devotional practices, not guaranteed outcomes.
Find yours
What is your Moon nakshatra?
Your birth, or janma, nakshatra is the one your Moon was in when you were born. It’s one of the most personal points in a Vedic chart, shaping your mind, your instincts and your dasha timeline. Destivio works out your exact Moon nakshatra and pada from your birth date, time and place, then reads it back to you in plain language.
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Purva Phalguni nakshatra FAQ
What planet rules Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Venus (Shukra) rules Purva Phalguni, which fits its themes of love, pleasure, art and relaxation.
Who is Bhaga, the deity of Purva Phalguni?
Bhaga is a solar deity of delight, good fortune and marital happiness, which is why this nakshatra is linked to romance, enjoyment and celebration.
Which rashi is Purva Phalguni in?
Purva Phalguni lies entirely in sidereal Leo (Simha), from 13°20' to 26°40'.
