Lord: Venus
Purva Phalguni
Ugra (fierce) in nature.
Key Significations
- Rest, enjoyment and a life of luxury
- Love, romance and the marital bond
- The arts, music and creativity
- Luck, good fortune and attraction
- Social connections, parties and celebrations
- Procreation and progeny
These natives wish to enjoy life cheerfully and without any strain. They tend to draw everyone's attention in society.
Positive Traits
- Great creativity and artistic skill
- Moving easily and warmly among others, with an attractive manner of speech
- Giving importance to physical and mental rest (a stress-free nature)
- Holding love and affection for family and partner
Negative Traits
- Excessive laziness and a tendency to postpone responsibilities
- Wasting money through enslavement to luxuries
- Over-indulgence in physical pleasures, and pride
Nakshatra in its Rashi Environment
This nakshatra lies entirely within Simha (Leo).
The lord of Leo is the Sun and the nakshatra lord is Venus. The Sun (the king) and Venus (the minister/comfort) are enemies. Because of this, 'ego' frequently obstructs their love life.
In the environment of Leo this nakshatra enjoys the royal comforts and luxuries that fall to a king. They favour a luxurious life, like that of "a prince or a princess".
Real-World Duties & Professions
- Actors, musicians and fine arts specialists
- Event managers and wedding planners
- Beauticians, fashion designers and cosmetologists
- Owners of spas, resorts and luxury hotels
- Marriage counsellors and relationship therapists
- Sellers of luxury goods (perfumes, ornaments)
Theirs is the role of relieving society of stress and providing entertainment.
The entertainment industry, hospitality and fashion.
Special Astrological Notes
Lips, right hand, private parts. Venereal diseases, skin diseases and back pain may occur.
Manushya gana. Vasishtha gotra. This nakshatra is favourable for marriage (though the planetary positions must be examined).
Auspicious for taking physical rest, learning the arts, sowing seed in agriculture, and matters of love. Not fit for hard undertakings.
"priyavak data dyutiman atanashilo nripo bhavet purva phalgunyam" - meaning they become sweet of speech, charitable, full of lustre, and fond of moving about.