Purva Phalguni nakshatra
पूर्वा फाल्गुनी11 of 27- Lord: Venus
- Deity: Bhaga
- Where it sits: Leo
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 07-10-2026, 9:41 PM to 9:20 PM, 8 Oct
- 04-11-2026, 3:27 AM to 3:30 AM, 5 Nov
- 01-12-2026, 9:01 AM to 8:55 AM, 2 Dec
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordVenus
- DeityBhaga
- SymbolThe front legs of a bed
- GanaManushya
- YoniRat
- ElementFire
- MotivationKama
- DoshaPitta
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits13°20' – 26°40' Leo
About Purva Phalguni nakshatra
Purva Phalguni's devata is Bhaga, the god of pleasure and good fortune, and its symbol is a bed. This nakshatra is about rest, love, and the sweetness of life.
What they are like
- A life-loving nature
- Their heart is in love and relationships
- Fond of art and decoration
- Sociable
- Likes comfort
- An open hand
- Cheerful
- An eye for beautiful things
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Can hold a room together
- Knows how to keep a relationship
- Genuinely good at art
- Keeps other people happy
Weak side
- Idleness creeps in
- Spends too much
- Hungry for praise
- Puts off the hard work
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo (मो) | Leo |
| 2 | Ta (टा) | Virgo |
| 3 | Ti (टी) | Libra |
| 4 | Tu (टू) | Scorpio |
Work that suits
- Art, music, acting
- Fashion and beauty
- Hotels and events
- Marriage and relationship work
- Decoration and design
Watch in health
- Heart
- Back
- Stomach from overeating
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ भगाय नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Friday.
Remedies
- Worship Lakshmi ji on Friday
- Chant 'Om Shum Shukraya Namah'
- Wear white and pink
- Donate sweets and cloth
- Serve a cow
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
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Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Venus for someone born in Purva Phalguni.
Which rashi does Purva Phalguni nakshatra fall in?
All of Purva Phalguni sits in Leo — from 13°20' to 26°40'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Purva Phalguni nakshatra be named with?
Mo, Ta, Ti or Tu, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni's gana is Manushya and its yoni is Rat. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.