Purva Phalguni (13°20′ – 26°40′ Leo)

Varahamihira: Moon when placed in Purva Phalguna bestows sweetness, generosity in giving gifts, habit of wandering and court service.

General Guidelines: Purva Phalguni’s symbol is a bed or hammock, and her deity is Bhaga, one of the Aditya gods responsible for the protection and maintenance of marital happiness and prosperity. Her other deity is Shivalingam, a symbol of Shiva. Hammocks are associated with rest, relaxation and pleasure, while Bhaga adds to the symbolism of this nakshatra love, attraction between the sexes, sexual passions and pleasure. Born under the Purva Phalguni stars, they tend to be carefree, do not like to be sad and rely on luck. Such a life attitude promotes health, but fosters impulsiveness, lack of foresight, and the inability to plan one’s life. Hammock also implies a certain inertia, an inability to sustain a speed for long or to stay interested in something for a long time, which can create a strong need to dope. Shivalingams add a more spiritual dimension, imbuing the act of creation with sacred meaning. This potential is realized if the nakshatra itself or the planets in it are well placed (for example, if Jupiter is in Purva Phalguna, in a Kendra or a tricon).