Nakshatra 11 of 27
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Former reddish one. Ruled by Venus, presided over by Bhaga, god of delight and shared fortune.
Quick Answer
Purva Phalguni is the 11th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 13°20' Leo to 26°40' Leo in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Venus, presided over by Bhaga, god of delight and shared fortune, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed.
Purva Phalguni at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 13°20' Leo to 26°40' Leo
- Tropical span in 2026
- 7°34' Virgo to 20°54' Virgo
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Deity
- Bhaga, god of delight and shared fortune
- Symbol
- The front legs of a bed
- Name means
- Former reddish one
The Quality of Purva Phalguni
Purva Phalguni is the front of the bed, the place of rest and delight. Under Bhaga it enjoys company, play and the fruits of effort. Ease is its gift, and the art is to rest without falling asleep to life.
How do you rest, and does your rest restore you?
The Four Padas of Purva Phalguni
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20' Leo to 16°40' Leo | Leo |
| 2 | 16°40' Leo to 20°00' Leo | Virgo |
| 3 | 20°00' Leo to 23°20' Leo | Libra |
| 4 | 23°20' Leo to 26°40' Leo | Scorpio |
When the Moon Is in Purva Phalguni
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 4:56 PM ET | Nov 4, 5:00 PM ET | Nov 4, 3:26 AM IST | Nov 5, 3:30 AM IST |
| Nov 30, 10:30 PM ET | Dec 1, 10:25 PM ET | Dec 1, 9:00 AM IST | Dec 2, 8:55 AM IST |
| Dec 28, 6:03 AM ET | Dec 29, 5:13 AM ET | Dec 28, 4:33 PM IST | Dec 29, 3:43 PM IST |
| Jan 24, 4:11 PM ET | Jan 25, 2:33 PM ET | Jan 25, 2:41 AM IST | Jan 26, 1:03 AM IST |
The Sun in Purva Phalguni, 2027
The Sun enters Purva Phalguni on August 31, 2027 at 12:41 AM ET (10:11 AM IST) and stays until September 13, 2027 at 6:32 PM ET (4:02 AM IST on September 14). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Purva Phalguni: Magha, ruled by Ketu. After it: Uttara Phalguni, ruled by the Sun. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Purva Phalguni
What Is the Lord of Purva Phalguni Nakshatra?
Venus rules Purva Phalguni, the 11th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni begins life in the Venus period.
Where Is Purva Phalguni Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Purva Phalguni spans 13°20' Leo to 26°40' Leo in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 7°34' Virgo to 20°54' Virgo in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Purva Phalguni?
The presiding deity of Purva Phalguni is Bhaga, god of delight and shared fortune. Its symbol is the front legs of a bed. The name means "former reddish one".
What Are the Four Padas of Purva Phalguni?
Pada 1 runs 13°20' Leo to 16°40' Leo (navamsa Leo); Pada 2 runs 16°40' Leo to 20°00' Leo (navamsa Virgo); Pada 3 runs 20°00' Leo to 23°20' Leo (navamsa Libra); Pada 4 runs 23°20' Leo to 26°40' Leo (navamsa Scorpio).
When Is the Moon in Purva Phalguni Next?
The Moon is next in Purva Phalguni from November 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET (3:26 AM IST on November 4) until November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET (3:30 AM IST on November 5). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Purva Phalguni in 2027?
The Sun enters Purva Phalguni on August 31, 2027 at 12:41 AM ET (10:11 AM IST) and leaves on September 13, 2027 at 6:32 PM ET (4:02 AM IST on September 14), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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