Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni shows a cheerful, generous and artistic nature.
- Ruling planet
- Venus · dasha 20 years
- Deity
- Bhaga
- Symbol
- The front legs of a bed
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Yoni
- Rat
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Zodiac span
- Simha (Leo) 13°20′ – 26°40′
Nature of people born in Purva Phalguni
Those born under it tend to value social life, relationships and enjoyment.
The four padas of Purva Phalguni
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simha (Leo) | 13°20′ – 16°40′ | Simha (Leo) | Mo |
| 2 | Simha (Leo) | 16°40′ – 20° | Kanya (Virgo) | Ta |
| 3 | Simha (Leo) | 20° – 23°20′ | Tula (Libra) | Ti |
| 4 | Simha (Leo) | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Tu |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Purva Phalguni the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Manushya (human)), yoni (Rat) and nadi (Madhya (Pitta)) of Purva Phalguni are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Venus dasha (20 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Phalguni?
Purva Phalguni: Manushya (human) gana, Rat yoni, Madhya (Pitta) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Purva Phalguni?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Mo · 2 — Ta · 3 — Ti · 4 — Tu.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.