Purva Phalguni is the eleventh Nakshatra in Vedic astrology. Its span stretches from 13°20′ to 26°30′ Leo. Purva Phalguni is symbolized by the front legs of a bed, or a swinging hammock. The name literally translates to ‘The Former Red One’. It also stands for a fig tree.
The symbol of bed for Purva Phalguni signifies rest, dependability, and sexual energy. It also associates with the feelings of relaxation and laziness. People born under this star show all these qualities along with hints of recreation, pretentious behavior, and sometimes vanity. The ruling deity is Bhaga, the god of delight and pleasure. This brings a sense of love and sexual passion in the natives Purva Phalguni. People born under this star love to indulge in luxurious recreational activities and are wanderers at heart.
The ruling planet of Purva Phalguni is Venus, which brings an inclination towards strong relations, luxury, and physical appearance. Out of the 28, Purva Phalguni is the most carefree and expressive Nakshatra. Those born under this Nakshatra possess a strong desire of recognition for their accomplishments. Purva Phalguni natives obtain a feeling of refreshment, often close to the feeling of rebirth, and contentment through the love of art and creativity. They use these modes as a way of expressing themselves. The people born under this star are generally charming and generous by nature. They experience a good luck in most of their relationships.
The natives under the strong influence of Purva Phalguni are usually very relaxed and casual in their approach towards life and they are not in a hurry to do things. Many Purva Phalguni natives wake up late in the morning and then start doing their daily activities at a relaxed pace like they are in no hurry to do anything and they just want to do everything at their own pace. Natives under the strong influence of this nakshatra are usually very good at social skills and accordingly they do very well to socialize with people and practicing social norms. Such natives are not the ones who challenge the prevalent codes and conducts of a society or organization but they are the one who are very much willing to fit into those codes and conducts and as a result they can become a part of the crowd very comfortably. They are not the trend setters but trend followers, most of the times. They are usually very well behaved but they can exhibit quite the opposite behavior at times, especially when someone tries to interfere with their state of relaxation or rest. Purva Phalguni natives do not like the people who they see as a threat to their relaxation, rest and enjoyment and they can react harshly or sometimes even violently to keep such people from disturbing their state of relaxation.
Interests and Careers:
Because of the strong association with creativity, an understanding of the process of creation, and Shukra’s rulership, music, acting, and the arts in general are related to this nakshatra, as well as entertainment, especially theater, film, and classical music.
Things, places, and people associated with rest and relaxation, vacations, and entertainment, especially theater cinema and classical music. Dressing up and going out. Professions connected with marriage, including wedding planning marriage counseling sex therapy etc.
Professions connected with marriage or weddings, to include planners, counselors, and therapists are common due to its power of procreation, prajanana shakti and its ruler, Bhaga, the God of contracts and unions which governs such productive alliances and also arranges the marriage festival.
Acting, music, creative arts, modeling, business management, retail sales, radio, television, photography, cosmetics, jewelry, wedding planning, government service, politics, teaching, sex and marital therapy.
Health Issues:
Purva Phalguni is indicative of the lips, reproductive organs, and the right hand.
Purva Phalguni may be responsible for skin problems, lip issues, addictions, heart troubles, blood circulation, venereal disease, and accidents with fire.
Health will generally be good, at least in terms of permanency, especially for men, but there may be a proneness to dental disease, abdomen issues, and diabetes. Women may suffer from frequent menstrual issues, jaundice, or asthma or breathing problems.
Location – 13.20 Leo to 26.40 Leo
Ruler – Venus
Symbol – Hammock
Deity – Bhaga
Varna – Priest
Alphabets – Mo, Ta, Tee, Too
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