The Moon in Purva Phalguni
The Moon in Purva Phalguni gives a warm, generous and cheerful character and a love of art, celebrations and company. The person knows how to enjoy life and bring joy to others.
About the nakshatra Purva Phalguni
- Position: 13°20′–26°40′ Leo (the 11th of the 27 nakshatras); for the Moon in the sign, see Moon in Leo.
- Ruler: Venus.
- Deity: Bhaga, the god of good fortune, pleasure and marital happiness.
- Symbol: the front legs of a bed, a hammock.
- Gana: manushya (human).
- Full description: the nakshatra Purva Phalguni.
Mind and emotions
The symbol of the nakshatra is a bed for resting, and its deity is Bhaga, the giver of good fortune and the joys of family life. The Moon here seeks pleasure, relaxation and creativity. The nakshatra lies in Leo, so the emotions are expressed vividly and there is a wish to be noticed and loved. Venus as the ruler emphasises charm, artistry and a taste for the good life.
Purva Phalguni is the first half of the "bed star": a time of rest after effort. The Moon here recovers well through creativity, beauty and company, and the person should consciously build these sources of joy into their life rather than waiting for a special occasion.
Strengths and difficulties
The strengths are charisma, goodwill, creative talent and the ability to create an atmosphere. Such people do well in the arts, show business, fashion, the entertainment industry, organising celebrations and working with children. Their presence lifts the mood of a team.
The difficulties are a tendency towards laziness and excess and a wish to put off the unpleasant for the sake of the pleasant. Sometimes the person depends too much on the admiration of others. Discipline and a clear goal help their talent to unfold fully.
Relationships
In relationships Purva Phalguni is romantic, passionate and generous with attention. She values courtship, shared leisure and beautiful gestures. Tradition links this nakshatra with happiness in marriage; for the union to last, it is important that the celebration be complemented by shared responsibility.
The four padas
- 1st pada (13°20′–16°40′ Leo). Leo navamsha: the most pride, artistry and desire to shine.
- 2nd pada (16°40′–20° Leo). Virgo navamsha: a more modest and practical character, attention to detail and health.
- 3rd pada (20°–23°20′ Leo). Libra navamsha: a love of harmony and beauty, diplomacy, an emphasis on partnership.
- 4th pada (23°20′–26°40′ Leo). Scorpio navamsha: passion, depth of feeling, an interest in the secret.
The first mahadasha
The Moon in Purva Phalguni opens the Vimshottari cycle with the mahadasha of Venus, whose full length is 20 years; at birth only the part of it remains that corresponds to the stretch of the nakshatra the Moon has not yet travelled. It is followed by the period of the Sun (6 years). The Venus mahadasha in childhood and youth usually strengthens the interest in creativity, beauty and friendship.
The solar version of this nakshatra is described on the page The Sun in Purva Phalguni. To see the pada of your Moon and the dates of the dashas, draw up a birth chart on the site.