Comfort is the keyword for this nakshatra Puva Phalguni.Purva Phalguni relates to a time where we look for rest,relaxation and amusement after fulfilling our worldly duties and responsibilities.Purva Phalguni is thus strongly related with the forces of renewal, which ultimately link it to the process of creation itself.However one must be careful not to amplify the Purva Phalguni energy, which usually results in excessive laziness and indulgence.
The sense of self -absorption reaches a peak in P.Phalguni – the concerns here are me, myself and I.The fact that it falls in the middle of dramatic sign Leo, further encourages this tendency, making it the most dramatic theatrical amongst the nakshatras. Purva Phalguni natives have a strong desire to be noticed for what they are and what they do. This is the reason why a lot of Purva Phalguni natives fall prey to pretentious behaviour and attitudes. Learning anything, especially new things, becomes very hard for such natives as they don’t want to look beyond their own little world, no matter how superficial it might be. It seems word like ‘Vanity’ & ‘Pompousness’ was invented to describe P.Phalguni Nakshatra well. Despite its self-indulgent eccentricity, Purva Phalguni is a social nakshatra.
It must be remembered that Purva Phalguni is a naturally cruel nakshatra and therefore natives under its strong influence can be expected to be capable of carrying out ruthless acts. Purv Phalguni’s cruelty usually comes out when its rest, relaxation or amusement is disturbed by anyone or anything. People under its influence gets easily hurt and get extremely vindictive over small issues. This is especially the case if they don’t get the requisite amount of attention from others which they think they deserve in their own minds Purva Phalguni Nakshatra is very related to regeneration or the power to procreate.Its objective is creation of a family.
- 1st Pada : 13° 20′ – 16° 40′ Leo falls in Leo Navamsa ruled by Sun. The emphasis here is on just I, I & more I. Dignity” and “Regality” are the keywords here. Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Ketu can function strongly here and give some sort of executive ability.
- 2nd Pada : 16° 40′ – 20° 00′ Leo falls in Virgo Navamsa ruled by Mercury. This is the most sober and hard working amongst all of these naturally pompous and lazy padas. The emphasis here is on trade and enterprise. A well placed Mercury here can give good common sense and heavy gains through trade.
- 3rd Pada : 20° 00′ – 23° 20′ Leo fails in Libra Navamsa ruled by Venus. This pada brings out the indulgent as well as creative Venusian aspect of Purva Phalguni. The emphasis here is on travel, harmony, relaxation,refinement, counselling, creation and appreciation of beauty. Since this is the Pushkar Navamsha pada most planets except Sun give good results here. Venus is especially strong in this pada.
- 4th Pada : 23° 20′ – 26° 40′ Leo falls in Scorpio Navamsa ruled by Mars. Passions are very strong here and all things in life are approached with a martian spirit. Planets here usually give rise to a lot of unnecessary strife and Complexity. Only a well placed Sun and Jupiter are capable of utilizing this pada’s inner positive fashion.
Rulership : Sun and Venus are the two planets related to this nakshatra, Venus being its main planetary ruler. Venus’s involvement with this nakshatra is giving ability for procreation. Venus relates to the force which produces attraction between the opposite sexes and the main focus of Purva Phalguni centres around this attraction. Purva Phalguni is a battleground for the conflict between ego, love and harmony. The fact that Sun and Venus are natural enemies makes Purva Phalguni a volatile and turbulent nakshatra. The decision to be made here is how much of the self should be sacrificed in order for love and harmony to find their rightful place. Creativity is the only common meeting point between Sun and Venus. This is the reason why Purva Phalguni is able to be creative and constructive.
Sun/Venus conjunction or exchange in a horoscope carries energies similar to Purva Phalguni.Sun, Mars and Venus usually give strong results here but as always a lot depends on the pada they occupy.
Body parts : The Sex Organs, the Lips and the Right Hand are the body parts related to this nakshatra.
Direction : Between the Arc South-East and East.
Example : Madonna, the Diva of Pop, has her Moon and Ascendant in this nakshatra. Even though the creative
side of this nakshatra is expressed through her music and showmanship, she has profited from utilizing the
sexual aspect of this nakshatra.