Nakshatra 11 of 27
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
पूर्वा फाल्गुनी
Purva Phalguni is the 11th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 13°20′ – 26°40′ in Simha (Leo). Its lord is Venus, its presiding deity is Bhaga (god of fortune and enjoyment), and its symbol is the front legs of the bed / hammock. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Purva Phalguni as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Venus
Deity
Bhaga
Symbol
Front legs of the bed / hammock
Rashi
Simha (Leo)
Degrees
13°20′ – 26°40′
Gana
Manushya
Yoni
Mushaka (Rat)
Name letters
Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu
Nature & Characteristics
Purva Phalguni is the front legs of the bed: the nakshatra of rest, pleasure and celebration after work. Ruled by Venus with Bhaga as deity, it gives warmth, playfulness, artistic flair and an easy social magnetism. These are the zodiac's hosts and performers: generous with affection, fond of comfort, and gifted at making others feel that life is a festival.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
The arts and entertainment, music and dance, hospitality, luxury goods, event management and romance-adjacent trades (weddings!) all flourish here. Bhaga also grants fortune through marriage and partnerships. The reclining bed has its risk, indolence and vanity, and Purva Phalguni matures when its pursuit of delight becomes patronage: creating pleasure, prosperity and art that others can rest in too.
Purva Phalguni Padas & Baby Name Letters
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapped to a navamsa rashi and a traditional naming syllable. A child born under Purva Phalguni is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Simha Navamsa | Mo |
| Pada 2 | Kanya Navamsa | Ta |
| Pada 3 | Tula Navamsa | Ti |
| Pada 4 | Vrishchika Navamsa | Tu |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Purva Phalguni Nakshatra in?
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra spans 13°20′ – 26°40′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Simha (Leo). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Purva Phalguni as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Purva Phalguni Nakshatra?
Venus is the Vimshottari lord of Purva Phalguni, so a person born under it begins life in a Venus Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Bhaga (god of fortune and enjoyment), and its symbol is the front legs of the bed / hammock.
What are the baby name letters for Purva Phalguni Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Purva Phalguni are Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "Mo", pada 2 with "Ta", pada 3 with "Ti", and pada 4 with "Tu".
What is the gana and yoni of Purva Phalguni Nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni is a Manushya gana nakshatra with Mushaka (Rat) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.