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Purva Phalguni
Purva phalguni nakshatra is the 11th nakshatra out of the total 27 nakshatras. In Leo sun sign this nakshatra extends from 13-degree 20 minute to 26-degree 40 minute. The deity God of this nakshatra is ‘Aryaman’, who is one of the 12 sons of Sun’s mother Aditi.
Aryaman is one of the early Vedic Hindu deities. His name signifies “Life-Partner”, “close friend”, “Partner”, “play-fellow” or “companion”. He is the third son of Aditi, the mother of the Adityas and is depicted as the mid-morning sun disk.
Aryaman is commonly invoked together with Varuna-Mitra, Bhaga, Bṛhaspati, and other Adityas and Asuras. According to Griffith, the Rigveda also suggests that Aryaman is a supreme deity alongside Mitra and Varuna. According to the Rig Veda, Indra who is traditionally considered the most important deity in the Rig Veda is asked to obtain boons and gifts from Aryaman. Hindu marriage oaths are administered with an invocation to Aryaman being the witness to the event.
Purva Phalguni in the Vedic order is ruled by Aryaman, the God of contracts and unions. It gives the power of procreation (prajanana shakti). Its basis above is the wife or the female partner. Its basis below is the male or masculine partner. These together bring about the creation of the fetus
As per ancient reference in Hindu scriptures, the deities of Purva Phalguni (Aryaman) and Uttara Phalguni (Bhaga) and both are closely linked. Both are intimately connected with marriage and its associated rewards and responsibilities. Aryaman upholds societal traditions and contracts made between two people, such as the wedding ceremony.
In the Avesta, Airyaman (or airiiaman) is both an Avestan language common noun as well as the proper name of a Zoroastrian divinity. Divinity Airyaman, who is the yazata of health and healing. The third Yasht, which is nominally a hymn to Asha Vahishta is for the greater part a praise of the airyaman ishyo, which in Zoroastrian tradition is an invocation of the divinity Airyaman.
The common meaning of airyaman/aryaman as “member of community” is preserved in both Avestan and Vedic sources.
In Indian Hindu wedding rituals, the wedding fire is referred to as the Aryaman fire. In any Hindu marriage rituals, you can find that newly wedded couples hold hands by circumambulating the Aryaman fire with seven steps and together they pledge each other “With these seven steps you have become my life partner. May I deserve your love and support and make you one with me.”
Purva Phalguni - The Former Reddish One
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The eleventh constellation, sign ruled by Sun (Leo) and the star is governed by Venus.
Symbol: A hammock, two front legs of a bed
Meaning: Former reddish one or the former fig tree
Deity: Bhagya, god of marital bliss and prosperity
Location: 13.20 Leo to 26.40 Leo
Stars: Delta and Theta Leonis
Lord: Venus
Varna (Caste): Brahmin (Priest)
Guna (Quality): Rajasic (Activity)
Gana (Nature): Manushya (Human)
Yoni (Sexual Type): Rat
Alphabets: Mo as in Mohicans, Ta as in Tania, Tee as in Tina, Too as in Tooth
Part of the body: Heart and spinal cord.
Diseases: Heart problems, affecting hearts, all due to shocks and irreparable loss, curvature of the spine, anemia, blood pressure, swelling of heart, valves affected.
Profession: Government Service, transports, music, renovating or restoring of antiques preservation of monuments, Museum, sports automobile, entertainment, theatre, studio, photography, surgeons, revenue departments, opticians, glass dealers and manufacturers.
The eleventh constellation, sign ruled by Sun (Leo) and the star is governed by Venus.
Symbol: A hammock, two front legs of a bed
Meaning: Former reddish one or the former fig tree
Deity: Bhagya, god of marital bliss and prosperity
Location: 13.20 Leo to 26.40 Leo
Stars: Delta and Theta Leonis
Lord: Venus
Varna (Caste): Brahmin (Priest)
Guna (Quality): Rajasic (Activity)
Gana (Nature): Manushya (Human)
Yoni (Sexual Type): Rat
Alphabets: Mo as in Mohicans, Ta as in Tania, Tee as in Tina, Too as in Tooth
Part of the body: Heart and spinal cord.
Diseases: Heart problems, affecting hearts, all due to shocks and irreparable loss, curvature of the spine, anemia, blood pressure, swelling of heart, valves affected.
Profession: Government Service, transports, music, renovating or restoring of antiques preservation of monuments, Museum, sports automobile, entertainment, theatre, studio, photography, surgeons, revenue departments, opticians, glass dealers and manufacturers.
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Purva Phalguni “the former reddish one” 13.20 to 26.40 Leo
Symbol: a bed (the front legs), hammock, fig tree
Deity: Bhaga, god of bliss (marital) and prosperity
Stars: Zosma, located in the back of the Lion, is a star of egotism and self-indulgence.
Mythology: The Phalgunis are the “marriage mansions”. Where the power of love and attraction start with Rohini, here it results in the settling down in marriage. Bhaga protects marital happiness and bestows family inheritance. Lord Shiva started his marriage precession under this star.
Indications: The bed or hammock implies a time of rest and relaxation. These individuals are usually carefree, never worry, and rely on their luck. They are attractive, sensual, and affectionate. They are very social, with the ability to communicate and influence others. Social events and parties are their favorite activity. This has been called the party nakshatra. These people are kind, generous, loyal, and seldom alone. They are usually married or in a long-term relationship. Their joyousness can lead to excesses, going to extremes. They are very sexual and passionate and have robust health, although they may be lazy and indulgent, leading to vanity and narcissism. They can be very artistic and often express themselves through music and dance. There is often a substantial family inheritance.
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Purva Phalguni Nakshatra in Astrology
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Range 13° 21 Leo - 26° 40 Leo.
Ruling Planet: Venus
Deity: Bhaga, The God of prosperity, Shiva lingam.
Symbol: Swinging Hammock,couch, two front legs of a bed.
Gana (nature): Manushya (human).
Animal symbol: Female Rat.
Sounds: mo, taa, tee, too.
Primary Motivation: Kama, Desire.
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet Sun (Leo) and ruled by planet Venus. Purva Phalguni is the Eleventh Nakshatra called ‘’The Former Reddish One’’. Purva Phalguni is formed by two stars, Leonis and Zosma which are found at the rear flank of the Lion. Purva Phalguni means ‘’The Fruit of the Tree’’. The symbols associated with this asterism are a swinging hammock, reflecting a place of rest and recuperation. This is creative nakshatra is ruled by the planet Venus denoting brilliant skills in the fine arts and a love of pleasure. A person have youthful, carefree exuberant nature with full of life. The primary motivation experienced here is kama or pleasure. it is a lunar mansion of fulfilment, good luck, wellbeing, and pleasure that healing and revitalizing. Great wealth and gifts in the fine arts are acquired here. These people have attractive, and have ability to influence others and deal sweetly with people.
The Deity is Bhaga, the God of Prosperity, and good fortunate. Bhaga protect marital happiness and bestow family inheritance. It gives the power of procreation (prajanana shakti). Lord Shiva started on his marriage procession under this nakshatra. The shiva lingam is also a symbol of this powerful and creative nakshatra. They have a human or manushya temperament. The Purva Phalguni is a highly creative Nakshatra with many artists and musicians as its natives. There is a predisposition to being overly sensual and fascinated by sexuality. These natives seem to create something of value while in partnership, not necessarily romantic partnership. When they create alone, it is most often unbalanced. They are kind, generous, and loyal, and are seldom alone.
The Shadow side of this lunar mansion is vanity, laziness indulgent, and narcissism. an interest in black magic or left handed tantra may occur. this nakshatra can be fierce or severe in nature if it is afflicted. These people want change, shows an impulsive and disturbed mind. They crave for stimulation and sensual excitement. A promiscuous nature with an addictive personality may occur. A showy image that reflects arrogance and pride can be seen here. These people must learn to control their sensory attachments and cultivate generosity, humility, kindness, and loyalty to those close to them.
Purva Phalguni Pada 1: Falls in Leo Navamsa and is ruled by Sun. This pada brings ego or I problem. Matured soul can handle that.
Purva Phalguni Pada 2: Falls in Virgo Navamsa ruled by Mercury.This pada relates to the hard work and soberness. The emphasis here is trade and enterprise.
Purva Phalguni Pada 3: Falls in Libra Navamsa ruled by Venus. This pada is more indulgent as well as creative. the emphasis here is is on travel, harmony, relaxation, refinement, counselling, creation and applications.
Purva Phalguni Pada 4: Falls in Scorpio Navamsa ruled by Mars. This pada has an extremely intensified emotions, home, family life, self-reflection, and personal velour.
Ascendant in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Good looking, interest in music, dance, drama, sensual, charismatic, creative, healthy, have balanced nature.
Sun in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Have good leadership qualities and government position, regal qualities, confidant, self-employed, generous natured.
Moon in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Creative intelligence, love of drama and entertainment, love for beauty, and sweet spoken.
Mars in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Courageous, athletic abilities enjoy sport, wanderer, seeks self-importance, enthusiastic, love for romance, and interest in opposite sex.
Mercury in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Interest in business, stock market, entertainment, amusement, and have good teaching skill.
Jupiter in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Wealthy, prosperous, good married life, interest in old scripture and occult science.
Venus in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Fond of sex, loves for beauty, arts, theatre, romantic relationships, glamorous travel, and luxurious.
Saturn in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Confidence problem, hidden enemies, obstacle or delay in career, distant relationship with father.
Rahu in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Rahu’s here can work in two ways. It either enjoys the pleasures or becomes relentlessly engaged in a search to find the pleasures in life.
Ketu in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Ketu here shows a past life or childhood where the person enjoyed the fruits of its karma, but Ketu will always be uncomfortable with the good life because ketu looking for enlightenment.
Purva Phalguni people have unique habits either they raise their eyebrow or wink their eyes while talking.
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra in Astrology
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Range 13° 21 Leo - 26° 40 Leo.
Ruling Planet: Venus
Deity: Bhaga, The God of prosperity, Shiva lingam.
Symbol: Swinging Hammock,couch, two front legs of a bed.
Gana (nature): Manushya (human).
Animal symbol: Female Rat.
Sounds: mo, taa, tee, too.
Primary Motivation: Kama, Desire.
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet Sun (Leo) and ruled by planet Venus. Purva Phalguni is the Eleventh Nakshatra called ‘’The Former Reddish One’’. Purva Phalguni is formed by two stars, Leonis and Zosma which are found at the rear flank of the Lion. Purva Phalguni means ‘’The Fruit of the Tree’’. The symbols associated with this asterism are a swinging hammock, reflecting a place of rest and recuperation. This is creative nakshatra is ruled by the planet Venus denoting brilliant skills in the fine arts and a love of pleasure. A person have youthful, carefree exuberant nature with full of life. The primary motivation experienced here is kama or pleasure. it is a lunar mansion of fulfilment, good luck, wellbeing, and pleasure that healing and revitalizing. Great wealth and gifts in the fine arts are acquired here. These people have attractive, and have ability to influence others and deal sweetly with people.
The Deity is Bhaga, the God of Prosperity, and good fortunate. Bhaga protect marital happiness and bestow family inheritance. It gives the power of procreation (prajanana shakti). Lord Shiva started on his marriage procession under this nakshatra. The shiva lingam is also a symbol of this powerful and creative nakshatra. They have a human or manushya temperament. The Purva Phalguni is a highly creative Nakshatra with many artists and musicians as its natives. There is a predisposition to being overly sensual and fascinated by sexuality. These natives seem to create something of value while in partnership, not necessarily romantic partnership. When they create alone, it is most often unbalanced. They are kind, generous, and loyal, and are seldom alone.
The Shadow side of this lunar mansion is vanity, laziness indulgent, and narcissism. an interest in black magic or left handed tantra may occur. this nakshatra can be fierce or severe in nature if it is afflicted. These people want change, shows an impulsive and disturbed mind. They crave for stimulation and sensual excitement. A promiscuous nature with an addictive personality may occur. A showy image that reflects arrogance and pride can be seen here. These people must learn to control their sensory attachments and cultivate generosity, humility, kindness, and loyalty to those close to them.
Purva Phalguni Pada 1: Falls in Leo Navamsa and is ruled by Sun. This pada brings ego or I problem. Matured soul can handle that.
Purva Phalguni Pada 2: Falls in Virgo Navamsa ruled by Mercury.This pada relates to the hard work and soberness. The emphasis here is trade and enterprise.
Purva Phalguni Pada 3: Falls in Libra Navamsa ruled by Venus. This pada is more indulgent as well as creative. the emphasis here is is on travel, harmony, relaxation, refinement, counselling, creation and applications.
Purva Phalguni Pada 4: Falls in Scorpio Navamsa ruled by Mars. This pada has an extremely intensified emotions, home, family life, self-reflection, and personal velour.
Ascendant in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Good looking, interest in music, dance, drama, sensual, charismatic, creative, healthy, have balanced nature.
Sun in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Have good leadership qualities and government position, regal qualities, confidant, self-employed, generous natured.
Moon in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Creative intelligence, love of drama and entertainment, love for beauty, and sweet spoken.
Mars in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Courageous, athletic abilities enjoy sport, wanderer, seeks self-importance, enthusiastic, love for romance, and interest in opposite sex.
Mercury in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Interest in business, stock market, entertainment, amusement, and have good teaching skill.
Jupiter in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Wealthy, prosperous, good married life, interest in old scripture and occult science.
Venus in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Fond of sex, loves for beauty, arts, theatre, romantic relationships, glamorous travel, and luxurious.
Saturn in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Confidence problem, hidden enemies, obstacle or delay in career, distant relationship with father.
Rahu in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Rahu’s here can work in two ways. It either enjoys the pleasures or becomes relentlessly engaged in a search to find the pleasures in life.
Ketu in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Ketu here shows a past life or childhood where the person enjoyed the fruits of its karma, but Ketu will always be uncomfortable with the good life because ketu looking for enlightenment.
Purva Phalguni people have unique habits either they raise their eyebrow or wink their eyes while talking.
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PURVA-PHALGUNI NAKSHATRA: A COMPLETE GUIDE
Vrindavani Briant
Nov. 8, 2019
Overview
Every nakshatra has its own set of fixed attributes. This includes planetary ruler, nakshatra group, zodiac sign, deity, symbol, and power. The features of Purva-phalguni are below:
Sanskrit Name: पूर्व फाल्गुनी (Purva-phalguni) comes from the Sanskrit words पूर्व (early) and फल्गु (spring season). One meaning of Purva-phalguni is “the early reddish one,” indicating the color and fresh life of new spring, sensuality, and a youthful nature.
Planetary Ruler: Venus. The Ancient Romans worshipped Venus as the goddess of desire, sex, and sensuality. Venus is associated with material pleasures and prosperity, an enjoying spirit, and the arts.
Nakshatra Group: Humanlike. Nakshatras are divided into three classes — monsters, humans, and gods. Purva-phalguni is a humanlike nakshatra. People in this group are generally hardworking and motivated to achieve material success. Although they are generally kind, they can also be vindictive and self-serving.
Zodiac Sign: Leo. Leo is famously associated with the king of the jungle, the lion. Leos are powerful, brave, big-hearted individuals who may struggle with pride.
Deity: Surya (Aryaman). In Vedic theology, Surya is the lord of the sun and is revered as an expansion of God. The sun god is worshiped prominently in many cultures and is known to bestow favors and fortune on his worshippers.
Symbol: Hammock. This represents rest, rejuvenation, sex, and pleasure.
Power: To create. This creative ability is associated with begetting children, giving birth, and literally and figuratively bringing things into existence.
Resonant Syllables: In India, the birth nakshatra is traditionally used as one means of choosing the name of a child. The corresponding syllables for the four quarters (padas) of Purva-phalguni are Mo (मो), Ta (टा), Tee (टी), and Tu (टू). The syllable of a person’s first name is sometimes used when calculating an astrological chart if the time of birth is unknown.
Strengths
Natives of Purva-phalguni are characterized by their zest for life. You have a youthful energy, always eager for new experiences and ready to act. It’s almost impossible not to have fun in your company. Happiness seems to go hand in hand with your exuberant, carefree nature.
You seem to be good at everything you do. You are artistic, musical, and have a great love for all the fine arts. You are a true romantic. You have a refined sense of pleasure — you love to enjoy and you do it well. You may become wealthy, and are charitable with that wealth.
Anyone you meet will be struck by your air of elegance. You keep yourself clean and dress well, speak eloquently, and have a good sense of humor. You won’t be caught speaking raucously or acting unrefined in any way. Invariably soft-spoken, you create a sense of gentleness and sophistication.
Sociable by nature, you love to spend time with friends and make new acquaintances, and you’ll have a good deal of influence over those around you.
Purva-phalguni Careers
Your confidence and your creativity make you well-suited for leadership roles where your ideas can be utilized. Positions where you can use your skill with people will also be satisfying for you.
Some ideal professions include:
Actor/actress, musician, artist, or model
Entrepreneur, C-level executive, or manager
Teacher, professor, or personal trainer
Therapist or counselor
Fashion, cosmetics, photography, or the wedding industry
Weaknesses
Your need for excitement and your constant craving for sensual stimulation can get out of hand — it can make you impulsive, reckless, and excessively passionate. In your endless search for new experiences, you may be forced to explore increasingly questionable territory.
Right and wrong don’t hold a lot of sway over you, and you may be drawn to behavior that could be harmful to yourself or to others just for the novelty of it. You may behave promiscuously, overly eager for sexual pleasure. You have a tendency towards addiction and indulgence. Money can pass too quickly and too extravagantly through your hands.
Since pleasure is your primary motivation, you can be lazy and unmotivated when it comes to activities that aren’t particularly enjoyable. If you give in to this inclination, practical tasks will be left undone and your life could become unstable.
Vanity is one of your greatest weaknesses, and you can come across as entitled or pretentious. You generally experience good fortune in your life — talented, attractive, and charismatic, you often feel like you’re on top of the world. Be conscious of the privilege you experience or you may use it as an excuse to look down on others.
Purva-phalgunis will ultimately experience greater satisfaction in life by cultivating humility and gratitude, and grounding themselves by setting boundaries for their sensual pleasures.
Recommended: Learn more about your moon sign, Leo.
Other Personality Traits
You feel lucky. Your life is generally one of good fortune, and your natural optimism helps you find the silver lining in even the darkest of clouds.
You might be selfish. Your love for enjoying can make you somewhat self-centered. You might seem almost ruthless in the pursuance of your own pleasure, at the expense of others.
You take responsibility for your actions. You might do some pretty crazy things in the heat of the moment, but you are always ready to deal maturely with the consequences.
You may go into debt. Because of your love for living life to the fullest, you might live above your means. Be mindful to keep track of your expenses, and be ready to limit yourself sometimes. A budget might be helpful.
Purva-phalguni Compatibility
Purva-phalguni sexuality is symbolized by a female rat. In terms of physical compatibility, this makes them an ideal match for persons born under Magha nakshatra.
Based on holistic matching, Purva-phalgunis are most likely to find happiness in long-term partnerships with:
Ashvini
Bharani
Krittikas in Aries
Mrigashiras in Gemini (for male natives)
Ardra
Magha
Uttara-phalgunis in Leo
Mula
Purva-ashadha
Uttara-ashadhas in Sagittarius
Purva-bhadrapadas in Aquarius (for male natives)
Note: Compatibility in relationships is a complex science that looks at many different factors. You should always consult with an experienced astrologer who can carefully analyze the charts of both you and your partner.
Purva-phalguni’s Four Quarters (Padas)
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters, also known as padas, of 3:20 degrees each. These quarters are based on a 1/9th divisional chart, known in Sanskrit as navamsha.
The moon’s position at your time of birth determines the quarter in which you are born.
First Quarter (13:20-16:40 degrees Leo): Leo. You have a regal presence and an impressive strength of will. You are opinionated and can be egoistic, and demonstrate a fiery intensity when you feel challenged. Your ambitions could take you far in life.
Second Quarter (16:40-20:00 degrees Leo): Virgo. You have a calming, grounding effect on the world around you. Because of your practical and balanced outlook, you deal well with stressful situations. Hard work doesn’t faze you. You have a natural talent for writing.
Third Quarter (20:00-23:20 degrees Leo): Libra. Your soft heart makes you more compassionate than other Purva-phalgunis might be. You like to help people, and would do well as a counselor — a role which you fall into almost automatically. You are generally relaxed and are highly creative.
Fourth Quarter (23:20-26:40 degrees Leo): Scorpio. You are happy to make sacrifices for the sake of the common good. Like a hero of old, you are virtuous and courageous in the face of danger. You can be intense, and may experience more hardships than other Purva-phalgunis.
Purva-phalguni in Electional Astrology
In electional astrology, also known as muhurtha, nakshatras are used to determine favorable days and times for important ceremonies and events, such as weddings, buying a new house or vehicle, commencing a project, or conceiving a child.
The electional nature of Purva-phalguni is Krura or Ugra, “fierce” and “harsh.” Purva-phalguni is an excellent nakshatra for:
Giving up bad habits
Cutting off toxic relationships
Quitting a job
Any destructive act, such as weeding or demolition
Performing vows or retreats, such as a day of silence
Doing any kind of detox or cleanse
PURVA-PHALGUNI NAKSHATRA: A COMPLETE GUIDE
Vrindavani Briant
Nov. 8, 2019
Overview
Every nakshatra has its own set of fixed attributes. This includes planetary ruler, nakshatra group, zodiac sign, deity, symbol, and power. The features of Purva-phalguni are below:
Sanskrit Name: पूर्व फाल्गुनी (Purva-phalguni) comes from the Sanskrit words पूर्व (early) and फल्गु (spring season). One meaning of Purva-phalguni is “the early reddish one,” indicating the color and fresh life of new spring, sensuality, and a youthful nature.
Planetary Ruler: Venus. The Ancient Romans worshipped Venus as the goddess of desire, sex, and sensuality. Venus is associated with material pleasures and prosperity, an enjoying spirit, and the arts.
Nakshatra Group: Humanlike. Nakshatras are divided into three classes — monsters, humans, and gods. Purva-phalguni is a humanlike nakshatra. People in this group are generally hardworking and motivated to achieve material success. Although they are generally kind, they can also be vindictive and self-serving.
Zodiac Sign: Leo. Leo is famously associated with the king of the jungle, the lion. Leos are powerful, brave, big-hearted individuals who may struggle with pride.
Deity: Surya (Aryaman). In Vedic theology, Surya is the lord of the sun and is revered as an expansion of God. The sun god is worshiped prominently in many cultures and is known to bestow favors and fortune on his worshippers.
Symbol: Hammock. This represents rest, rejuvenation, sex, and pleasure.
Power: To create. This creative ability is associated with begetting children, giving birth, and literally and figuratively bringing things into existence.
Resonant Syllables: In India, the birth nakshatra is traditionally used as one means of choosing the name of a child. The corresponding syllables for the four quarters (padas) of Purva-phalguni are Mo (मो), Ta (टा), Tee (टी), and Tu (टू). The syllable of a person’s first name is sometimes used when calculating an astrological chart if the time of birth is unknown.
Strengths
Natives of Purva-phalguni are characterized by their zest for life. You have a youthful energy, always eager for new experiences and ready to act. It’s almost impossible not to have fun in your company. Happiness seems to go hand in hand with your exuberant, carefree nature.
You seem to be good at everything you do. You are artistic, musical, and have a great love for all the fine arts. You are a true romantic. You have a refined sense of pleasure — you love to enjoy and you do it well. You may become wealthy, and are charitable with that wealth.
Anyone you meet will be struck by your air of elegance. You keep yourself clean and dress well, speak eloquently, and have a good sense of humor. You won’t be caught speaking raucously or acting unrefined in any way. Invariably soft-spoken, you create a sense of gentleness and sophistication.
Sociable by nature, you love to spend time with friends and make new acquaintances, and you’ll have a good deal of influence over those around you.
Purva-phalguni Careers
Your confidence and your creativity make you well-suited for leadership roles where your ideas can be utilized. Positions where you can use your skill with people will also be satisfying for you.
Some ideal professions include:
Actor/actress, musician, artist, or model
Entrepreneur, C-level executive, or manager
Teacher, professor, or personal trainer
Therapist or counselor
Fashion, cosmetics, photography, or the wedding industry
Weaknesses
Your need for excitement and your constant craving for sensual stimulation can get out of hand — it can make you impulsive, reckless, and excessively passionate. In your endless search for new experiences, you may be forced to explore increasingly questionable territory.
Right and wrong don’t hold a lot of sway over you, and you may be drawn to behavior that could be harmful to yourself or to others just for the novelty of it. You may behave promiscuously, overly eager for sexual pleasure. You have a tendency towards addiction and indulgence. Money can pass too quickly and too extravagantly through your hands.
Since pleasure is your primary motivation, you can be lazy and unmotivated when it comes to activities that aren’t particularly enjoyable. If you give in to this inclination, practical tasks will be left undone and your life could become unstable.
Vanity is one of your greatest weaknesses, and you can come across as entitled or pretentious. You generally experience good fortune in your life — talented, attractive, and charismatic, you often feel like you’re on top of the world. Be conscious of the privilege you experience or you may use it as an excuse to look down on others.
Purva-phalgunis will ultimately experience greater satisfaction in life by cultivating humility and gratitude, and grounding themselves by setting boundaries for their sensual pleasures.
Recommended: Learn more about your moon sign, Leo.
Other Personality Traits
You feel lucky. Your life is generally one of good fortune, and your natural optimism helps you find the silver lining in even the darkest of clouds.
You might be selfish. Your love for enjoying can make you somewhat self-centered. You might seem almost ruthless in the pursuance of your own pleasure, at the expense of others.
You take responsibility for your actions. You might do some pretty crazy things in the heat of the moment, but you are always ready to deal maturely with the consequences.
You may go into debt. Because of your love for living life to the fullest, you might live above your means. Be mindful to keep track of your expenses, and be ready to limit yourself sometimes. A budget might be helpful.
Purva-phalguni Compatibility
Purva-phalguni sexuality is symbolized by a female rat. In terms of physical compatibility, this makes them an ideal match for persons born under Magha nakshatra.
Based on holistic matching, Purva-phalgunis are most likely to find happiness in long-term partnerships with:
Ashvini
Bharani
Krittikas in Aries
Mrigashiras in Gemini (for male natives)
Ardra
Magha
Uttara-phalgunis in Leo
Mula
Purva-ashadha
Uttara-ashadhas in Sagittarius
Purva-bhadrapadas in Aquarius (for male natives)
Note: Compatibility in relationships is a complex science that looks at many different factors. You should always consult with an experienced astrologer who can carefully analyze the charts of both you and your partner.
Purva-phalguni’s Four Quarters (Padas)
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters, also known as padas, of 3:20 degrees each. These quarters are based on a 1/9th divisional chart, known in Sanskrit as navamsha.
The moon’s position at your time of birth determines the quarter in which you are born.
First Quarter (13:20-16:40 degrees Leo): Leo. You have a regal presence and an impressive strength of will. You are opinionated and can be egoistic, and demonstrate a fiery intensity when you feel challenged. Your ambitions could take you far in life.
Second Quarter (16:40-20:00 degrees Leo): Virgo. You have a calming, grounding effect on the world around you. Because of your practical and balanced outlook, you deal well with stressful situations. Hard work doesn’t faze you. You have a natural talent for writing.
Third Quarter (20:00-23:20 degrees Leo): Libra. Your soft heart makes you more compassionate than other Purva-phalgunis might be. You like to help people, and would do well as a counselor — a role which you fall into almost automatically. You are generally relaxed and are highly creative.
Fourth Quarter (23:20-26:40 degrees Leo): Scorpio. You are happy to make sacrifices for the sake of the common good. Like a hero of old, you are virtuous and courageous in the face of danger. You can be intense, and may experience more hardships than other Purva-phalgunis.
Purva-phalguni in Electional Astrology
In electional astrology, also known as muhurtha, nakshatras are used to determine favorable days and times for important ceremonies and events, such as weddings, buying a new house or vehicle, commencing a project, or conceiving a child.
The electional nature of Purva-phalguni is Krura or Ugra, “fierce” and “harsh.” Purva-phalguni is an excellent nakshatra for:
Giving up bad habits
Cutting off toxic relationships
Quitting a job
Any destructive act, such as weeding or demolition
Performing vows or retreats, such as a day of silence
Doing any kind of detox or cleanse