Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Warm, sociable and generous — they bring rest, pleasure and celebration wherever they go. Purva Phalguni is the 11th of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Venus, with Bhaga as its deity and front legs of a bed as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purva Phalguni pada 1 | Simha (Leo) | Simha | Mo |
| Purva Phalguni pada 2 | Simha (Leo) | Kanya | Ta |
| Purva Phalguni pada 3 | Simha (Leo) | Tula | Ti |
| Purva Phalguni pada 4 | Simha (Leo) | Vrishchika | Tu |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Jyeshtha (30), Ashwini (29), Magha (28), Mula (28), Rohini (27). Lowest: Mrigashira (15), Shatabhisha (16), Dhanishta (16).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Purva Phalguni traditionally begin with Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Purva Phalguni nakshatra →
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What is Purva Phalguni nakshatra known for?
Warm, sociable and generous — they bring rest, pleasure and celebration wherever they go. Its ruling planet is Venus, its deity Bhaga, its symbol Front legs of a bed, and it belongs to the Manushya gana.
Which rashi is Purva Phalguni nakshatra in?
All four padas of Purva Phalguni fall in Simha (Leo).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Purva Phalguni?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Purva Phalguni are Jyeshtha (30/36), Ashwini (29/36), Magha (28/36) and Mula (28/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Purva Phalguni nakshatra baby names start with?
Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu — one for each pada. Names beginning with Mo for the first pada, Ta for the second, and so on.
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