Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (पूर्वा फाल्गुनी)
Purva Phalguni is the 11th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with warmth, pleasure, creativity, rest and affection.
- Zodiac span
- 13°20′ to 26°40′ Simha (Leo)
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Deity
- Bhaga (god of fortune and delight)
- Symbol
- Front legs of a bed
- Gana
- Manushya
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Yoni
- Rat
- Moon sign(s)
- Simha (Leo)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
Purva Phalguni boy, best matches
| Magha मघा | 30/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 28.5/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 28/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 26.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 25.5/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 25/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 24.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 24.5/36 |
Purva Phalguni girl, best matches
| Magha मघा | 30/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 28/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 27.5/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 26.5/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 25.5/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 24.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 24.5/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 24.5/36 |
All 27 scores for a Purva Phalguni boy
| Magha मघा | 30/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 28.5/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 28/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 26.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 25.5/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 25/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 24.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 24.5/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 24/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 23.5/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 22.5/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | Bhakoot | 21.5/36 |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 20.5/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 20.5/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | Nadi | 19.5/36 |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 19.5/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 19.5/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 19.5/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | Bhakoot | 18.5/36 |
| Mula मूल | 18/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 17.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 17.5/36 | |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | 15.5/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 15.5/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | 13.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | Nadi | 11.5/36 |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | Nadi | 11.5/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus. People born with the Moon here begin life in Venus Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Purva Phalguni?
Purva Phalguni belongs to Manushya gana and Madhya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the rat.
Which nakshatras match best with Purva Phalguni?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Purva Phalguni boy are with Magha (30), Ardra (28.5), Purva Phalguni (28). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Purva Phalguni have Nadi dosha with Bharani?
Purva Phalguni shares Madhya nadi with Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.