Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Purva Phalguni is the 11th nakshatra, spanning 13°20' Simha to 26°40' Simha in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Venus, its deity is Bhaga, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed. Classified as Manushya gana with Rat yoni and Madhya nadi, its theme is rest, pleasure and creative play — the reward rather than the labour.
- Lord
- Venus
- Deity
- Bhaga
- Symbol
- Front legs of a bed
- Gana
- Manushya
- Yoni
- Rat
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Varna
- Brahmin
- Span
- 13°20' Simha to 26°40' Simha
- Rashi
- Simha
Padas
- Pada 1: 13°20' Simha – 16°40' Simha
- Pada 2: 16°40' Simha – 20°00' Simha
- Pada 3: 20°00' Simha – 23°20' Simha
- Pada 4: 23°20' Simha – 26°40' Simha
How it tends to read
The through-line is rest, pleasure and creative play — the reward rather than the labour. Strengths commonly noted: Knows how to enjoy what has been built; Warm and genuinely good company; Creative without straining. The corresponding costs: Comfort deferred to indefinitely; Effort avoided when pleasure is available; Vanity about being liked.