Planetary Ruler of the Nakshatra:

• Shukra

Deity Ruler of the Nakshatra:

Bhaga

• = an Aditya who protects happiness in marriage, esp. for women

Sacred tree for Purvaphalguni nakshatra

see nakshatra gardens at: www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

• western botanical name = Ficus bengalensis = Ficus benghalensis

• Sanskrita namah: nyagrodha

• Tibetan (bodkye):

• Butea Monosperma

  Common names = Palashi, Plasu, Dhak, Palah, Flame of the Forest, Parrot Tree, Keshu Kesudo

Butea Monosperma tree = sacred to Purvaphalguni nakshatra

this one lives in West Bengal

Nakshatra Celestial Location

• Nakshatra-11

• 13:20 until 26:40 Simha (Leo)

• pada 41, 42, 43, 44 of total 108

• Zosma: delta and theta Leonis -- The Circle of Stars

• wikipedia: Purvaphalguni

Nakshatra Body Part:

• Right Hand of the Kalapurushaa

BPHS Auspicious events:

• "Bondage (ensnaring) and other cruel deeds,

• construction,

• warlike acts,

• deception"

Symbol:

• A swinging hammock

Gana / group:

• Human / Manushya

Tibetan Tradition:

• Dre - Tau

• Chung, The little horse;

• Sokye, Lake-born, Lotus

Shukra's "deadly-sweet-pleasures" navamsha trine =

Bharani + Purvaphalguni + Purvashadha

Celestial topography

Meanings

• "Best, Juiciest Portion"

• "Fulfillment, cleansing, good luck, well-being, and amorous pleasure." ~~ Valerie Roebuck, Circle, p. 07

David Frawley, Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra

• "Bhaga desired, "May I partake of the best portion of the Gods."

• One who makes the appropriate offering to Bhaga, to the Phalgunis,

  • gains the best portion among his peers.

• Those born under Purva Phalguni seek the best portion for themselves.

• They become connoisseurs in life, seeking what is subtle and refined."

Cologne Digital Sanskrit Lexicon

yoni

• The womb , uterus , vulva , vagina , female organs of generation

• A typical symbol of the divine procreative energy

• place of birth , source , origin , spring , fountain

• place of rest , repository , receptacle ,

• seat , abode , home , lair , nest ,

• stable family , race , stock , caste ,

• The form of existence or station fixed by birth

• seed , grain

• A partic. part of a fire-pit ;

• A mine ; copper ;

• water ; Name of a river

• the regent of the Nakshatra Purvaphalguni

• Name of the sound; of a partic. verse or formula

phalguna

• reddish , red

phAlguna

• relating to the Nakshatra Phalguni; born under the Nakshatra Phalguni

• The month during which the full moon stands in the Nakshatra Phalguni (February-March)

• name of Arjuna

• A species of grass used as a substitute for the Soma plant (and also called Arjuna)

  name of Arjuna

• phAlgunika

  • relating to the Nakshatra Phalguni or to the day of full moon in the month Phalguna ;

  • the month Phalguna

  pUrva:

  • being before or in front fore; the fore part

  • eastern , to the east of

  • former , prior , preceding , previous to , earlier than

  • first (in a series) , initial , lowest

  • foregoing , aforesaid , mentioned before

  • preceding the number `" eight "' i.e. seven , the seventh

  • earlier by a month

  • formerly or before; hitherto , previously

  • preceded or accompanied by , attended with

  • Ancient , old , customary , traditional ; an ancient tradition

  • An ancestor , forefather (pl. the ancients , ancestors); an elder brother

  • Of the Nakshatra Purva-phalguni , Purvashadha and Purvabhadrapada collectively

  • A partic. high number (applied to a period of years)

  • Name of the most ancient of Jaina writings (of which 14 are enumerated); Name of a Tantra

  bhaga

  • "dispenser", gracious lord , patron (applied to gods , esp. to Savitri)

  • name of an Aditya (bestowing wealth and presiding over love and marriage, brother of the Dawn ,

  • regent of the Nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni Yaska enumerates him among the divinities of the highest sphere ;

    • according to a later legend his eyes were destroyed by Rudra

  • The Nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

  • The sun

  • The moon

  • name of a Rudra good fortune

  • happiness

  • welfare , prosperity

  • dignity , majesty

  • distinction , excellence

  • beauty , loveliness

  • love , affection

  • sexual passion , amorous pleasure , dalliance

  • The female organs , pudendum muliebre , vulva

  • below

  • The perineum of males

Purvaphalguni, for females,

from ~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 95:

• "... an oval face, whose features are well proportioned

  • and a quiet, well modulated voice, soft and cultured.

• She is modest and unassuming

  • but has a strong and fine character beneath her quiet demeanor.

• Very hospitable and sociable she likes to meet people

  • and is interested in what they have to say and in their troubles.

• She likes to sew or embroider and is often occupied with such tasks.

• She also is keenly interested in occult subjects

  • And likes to listen to discussions on these matters and to read about them.

• She is scrupulous in her obligations

  • and a favor done to her will always be repaid promptly with something else added."

Females

• Purvaphalguni in lagna:

• See also: Chandra in Purvaphalguni

• entertainer, writer Louise Ciccone = Madonna

• Rue McClanahan (Golden Girls "Blanche")

;

• Mrs. Betty Ford (wife of USA Pres-38 Gerald Ford)

• Joan Bennett Kennedy (first wife of USA Sen Teddy Kennedy)

• Queen of England Elizabeth I (b. 1533)

Purvaphalguni, for males,

from ~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 83.

"A physical rather than a mental type.

• A healthy constitution not given to worry or anxiety regarding the problems of living.

• He must guard against impulsiveness

  • since he is apt to act without sufficient thought

    • and as a result he makes many mistakes

    • which are difficult to rectify

    • and which may be disastrous.

• He is very active physically and will be proficient at various sports,

  • reveling in the joy of mere action, even purposeless action.

• These people seem never to rest and are constantly in motion.

• As soon as they have finished one thing they start on another,

  • frequently doing several things at a time."

Males

• Purvaphalguni in lagna

• See also: Chandra in Purvaphalguni

• USA Pres-41 GHW Bush ("Sr.")

• Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte

• India-PM, Rajivaratna Gandhi

• political publisher JFK, Jr.

• writer  J.R.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings)

• writer Ernest Hemingway

• writer  Rudyard Kipling

• writer Rainer Maria Rilke

• writer - poet of forbidden pleasures , Charles Baudelaire

• songwriter  Kurt Cobain

General Description of Purvaphalguni characteristics -- from Das/ Behari

General

General results of being born in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra :

1. Physical features:

• You have an attractive personality.

• A stout body with mixed color.

• Frequent sweating.

• A snubbed nose.

2. Character and general events:

• You like full freedom.

• It is seen that you become famous in one field or another.

• However, your mind may be full of disturbances on one or the other matter.

• You have inherent intuitive powers to know the problems of others.

• Hence, even before the help is requested for, you extend a helping hand to the needy.

• You will possess sweet speech and are fond of traveling.

3. Education, sources of earning/profession:

• You choose not to be a slave to anyone.

• Because of this quality, it is quite often noticed that

  • you will not take up a job which involves subordination in its true meaning.

• There is a drawback in you that cannot be a 'yes master'

  • even to your boss in the case of employment.

• You are not in a position to derive much benefit from your superiors.

• You want to be sincere in all the work you undertake.

• Neither can you be a party to any illegal activities

  • nor have the power of tolerance to see such activities.

• This condition of your mind may drag you into several complications in life, but you are ready to face such problems.

• You do not like to get any benefit at the cost of others.

• You may have several hidden enemies.

• Hence, such enemies stand as a main obstacle in your progress.

• However, you are able to subdue such enemies

  • and attain much success in all the work you undertake.

• You enjoy power.

• You give preference to position and authority rather than money.

• You pursue a righteous path of progress

  • and may devote your valuable time for such a cause.

• Even though you are able and intelligent

  • you cannot necessarily reach the place of your dreams.

• It does not mean though that you will not rise in life.

• In the employment field, you will frequently change your job,

  • particularly at the age of 22, 27, 30, 32,37 and 44 years.

• You will attain the requisite position only after your 45th year of age.

• While you do not want other's money

  • you may be frequently in trouble in the financial matters from others.

• In other words, borrowers may not return the money to you.

• In spite of all the adverse positions mentioned above

  • you will, after your 45th year of age, will reach a good position

  • where power and authority vests in you.

• In the business field you can shine well.

4. Family life:

• Your married life will be happy .

• You will have a good spouse and children and also derive much happiness from them.

  • In some cases it has been noticed that you may not marry the person of your choice.

• You will lead a life away from your birthplace and other family members.

5. Health:

• Your health will generally be good.

• However, you may be prone to dental disease.

From Das/ Behari--

• You are courageous.

• You have trouble getting along with the opposite sex.

• You adore your mother .

• You may suffer from poverty and thus may suffer from hunger.

• You may earn out of chemicals or a hospital.

• You will have a good spouse and duty-bound children.

FOR MALES ONLY - Description of the Four Padaa(quarters) of Purvaphalguni

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 108.

• An expert in trade, one who deals in raw materials rather than in manufactured goods.

• Becomes wealthy in the latter part of life.

• the whole aim and incentive of life is money.

• Will travel much on business.

Pada 2

entertainer, writer Madonna

• USA Pres-41 GHW Bush (Sr)

• writer  J.R.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings) = extensive detailed drawings

From Das/ Behari--

• You may possess a lot of anger.

• You will control your passion during the middle part of your life.

• You will be calm and quiet, come what may during your old age.

• You may experience dental and stomach problems.

FOR MALES ONLY - Description of the Four Padaa(quarters) of Purvaphalguni

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 108.

• Very polite; very fond of the opposite sex, drinking, dancing, and music.

• Usually lives away from his parents.

• Would be successful as an architect.

Pada 3 = Pushkara Navamsha

• Napoleon Bonaparte

From Das/ Behari--

• You shoulder many responsibilities.

• You may suffer from pain in knees and teeth.

• You may be aggressive but without sorrows.

• Theft may take place in your house,

  • but losses may not be much.

  • You will get back the articles stolen.

FOR MALES ONLY - Description of the Four Padaa(quarters) of Purvaphalguni

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 108.

• Fond of violent exercise, usually a boxer or fighter.

• Respects family traditions

  • and will usually be found in the bosom of the family , surrounded by relatives.

• In the closing years of life , however, will be confined in a solitary place of life,

  • in complete solitude.

Pada 4

• USA Pres-37 Richard Nixon

• French Pres. Nicolas Sarkozy

• Queen Elizabeth I (b. 1533) -- (helped to stabilize Britain's economy -- which had been devastated by overspending --during the reign of Henry VIII her father.)

From Das/ Behari

• You will accomplish work by various devices and techniques.

• You will find fame for your public activities .

• You will help others become financially stable.

• However, you may not derive any monetary benefits,

  • other than mental satisfaction.

  ---

  FOR MALES ONLY - Description of the Four Padaa(quarters) of Purvaphalguni

  from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 108.

  • Same as padaa-3.

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