Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Venus (20-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Simha |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Rat |
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Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (11 of 27)
Purva Phalguni nakshatra (#11 of 27): ruling planet Venus, Manushya gana, Madhya nadi, Rat yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Purva Phalguni is the 11th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Simha, ruled by Venus with Manushya gana and Madhya nadi.
The 4 padas of Purva Phalguni
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 133°20′–136°40′ | Simha | Sun | Mo |
| Pada 2 | 136°40′–140°00′ | Kanya | Mercury | Ta |
| Pada 3 | 140°00′–143°20′ | Tula | Venus | Ti |
| Pada 4 | 143°20′–146°40′ | Vrischika | Mars | Tu |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Purva Phalguni →.
Essence of Purva Phalguni
Purva Phalguni is the star of delight: art, rest and generous celebration. Joy is not your indulgence — it is your contribution.
People born in Purva Phalguni carry the Manushya temperament and Rat yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Madhya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Purva Phalguni in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Purva Phalguni's Manushya gana, Madhya nadi and Rat yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Purva Phalguni nakshatra good for?
Purva Phalguni (Manushya gana, Madhya nadi) is classically associated with Purva Phalguni is the star of delight: art, rest and generous celebration. Joy is not your indulgence — it is your contr — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Purva Phalguni?
In gun milan, Purva Phalguni's Manushya gana and Rat yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Bharani, Rohini, Ardra — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Purva Phalguni?
Venus rules Purva Phalguni in the vimshottari dasha system (20 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Babies born in Purva Phalguni are traditionally named starting with Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Purva Phalguni baby-name list for examples.