Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
13°20′–26°40′ Leo
Ruling Planet
Venus
Deity
Bhaga
Symbol
Front Legs of Bed
Degrees
13°20′–26°40′ Leo
Number
11
Padas
4
Four Padas of Purva Phalguni
Pada 1
Leo
Navamsa: Leo
Pada 2
Leo
Navamsa: Leo
Pada 3
Leo
Navamsa: Leo
Pada 4
Leo
Navamsa: Leo
Classical Significance
Purva Phalguni is the 11th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Bhaga and its ruling planet is Venus, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Front Legs of Bed encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Purva Phalguni express the qualities of Venus filtered through the archetypal energy of Bhaga.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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