Career

Government Officials; executives; animal trainers; diplomats; entertainers; beauticians; gemstone industry; women-based products; makeup artists; photographers; models; event managers; musicians; singers, art gallery managers; teaching profession; dye makers; creative artists; physical fitness trainers; jobs associated with weddings, wedding ceremonies & childbirths; interior designers and decorators; doctors including allopath and naturopath experts; sleep therapists; sex therapists; masseurs; biologists; tourism and leisure industry; dating agencies; creation and distribution of incense; toiletries and venus products; jewelers and goldsmiths; silk, wool, cotton industry; secretarial jobs

Gana: Poorvaphalguni is a ‘manusha’/human nakshatra, with strong involvement in social duties like relationships and procreation, for sustaining the drama of life.

Favorable Activities

Authority, persuasion, romance, marriage, sex, resolving disputes, rest, relaxation, art, singing, painting, charisma, property, construction

Unfavorable Activities

Reduction of ego, beginnings, curing diseases, illness

Remedies

Poorvaphalguni natives should worship the goddess Lakshmi and those related to wealth and procreation, or Lord Shiva through his lingam. They should chant the root mantra “Om Cham” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing various light colors like yellow, white, pink and pastel shades is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Poorvaphalguni pleasant appearance, manners, wandering and serves the government. Madonna is a typical Poorvaphalguni native used by the people in power for determining popular trends.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Leo Navamsa which is ruled by the . It represents the self. Evolved natives can use their willpower to educate the minds of their surroundings, although younger natives will demonstrate their ego. Regality and dignity are important. , , and can work well and provide executive abilities.

The second pada falls on the Virgo Navamsa which is ruled by . The quarter is represented by its hardworking nature and sobriety out of these lazy and pompous padas. The highlights are on enterprise and trade. If the is well-placed, the native can acquire common sense and maximum gains through trading.

The third pada falls on the Libra Navamsa which is ruled by . The pada brings out the creativity of . The focus is on harmony, refinement, relaxation, travel, creation, counseling and appreciation of beauty. Being a Pushkara Navamsa pada, most planets can get good results from the , with a strong placement of .

The fourth pada falls on the Scorpio Navamsa which is ruled by . It stands for intense emotions, family life, valor and self-reflection. Strong passions characterize the Martian nature. There is also a lot of complexity and unnecessary strife. Only if the and are well-placed, the inner positive qualities can be realized.

Poorvaphalguni – The Marriage Bed

Poorvaphalguni (13.20 Leo-26.40 Leo) is ruled by Aryaman in the Vedic order, and Aryaman is the god of unions and contracts. It is ruled by , the planet of love and arts. Poorvaphalguni is also known as the Bhagadaivata star which stands for development and creation.

Poorvaphalguni is responsible for union and creation, and symbolizes good luck and fortune. This nakshatra resembles the back legs of a cot and it translates into ‘the former’, ‘the former reddish one’ or ‘the fig tree’.

Behavioral Characteristics

The intense battles of Magha end in Poorvaphalguni where there is naturalness, relaxation and pleasure. There is calmness after the storm. The most recreational of all nakshatras, Poorvaphalguni offers shelter from the travails of life. The sense of self has been firmly established and now is the time for self-absorption to attain its climactic stage. The focus is solely on the self and with the influence of Leo, and Poorvaphalguni becomes the most theatrical of the nakshatras.

The natives of Poorvaphalguni display a strong penchant towards being liked and noticed by others and desire accomplishment in their respective fields. Hence, most of them fall prey to pretension. For these natives, it is hard to acquire new learning as they cannot look beyond their existing scope. They have a self-indulgent eccentric nature that performs within the existing social standards.

Poorvaphalguni by nature is a cruel nakshatra and is capable of ruthlessness, especially when an external force interferes with its relaxation. It is true when they are deprived of the amount of attention they deserve. Despite their ego and vindictiveness, Poorvaphalguni natives are delighted at appreciating the subtle benevolences of life.

Poorvaphalguni radiates leonine warmth, with a laid back attitude and patrons of life’s pleasures even when luxury to them is unaffordable. A lot of their time is devoted towards self-exploration and making themselves comfortable. Poorvaphalguni relates to ‘prajanana shakti’ or the power to procreate, symbolized the male above and the female below. The macrocosmic/microcosmic union of the polar opposites stands for family and procreation.

Strength: Creative, intelligent, dynamic, charismatic, charming, genuine, qualities of leadership, carefree, open minded, sweet speech, active, demands attention and recognition, mystical, aristocratic, refined, talented in the fine arts, youthful, energetic, excited, good in relationships, loyal, great spokesperson, sophisticated, physical healing.

Weakness: Impulsive mind, impetuous, indulgent, selfish, reckless, vane, addictive, spiteful, vindictive, unmotivated, immoral, spend thrift, lack of planning, requires too much stimulation.

Professions: Executive, diplomat, government official, entertainer, make-up artist, model, photographer, illustrator, art museum or gallery, musician, teacher, gemstone, physical fitness trainer, interior decorator, work with women’s products, manufacture toiletries, profession dealing with marriage, nanny, sex-therapist, sleep therapist, biologist, tourism, cotton and silk industry.

Famous Purva Phalgunis: Dustin Hoffman, Ted Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, John Travolta, Robert Redford, Shirley McClaine, and Madonna

Favorable Activities: Marriage, romance, sex, resolving old disputes, confronting adversaries, rest, relaxation, pleasure, artistic activities, singing, buying property, using persuasion and charisma to get what you want, sensuality, amusement, and good for dealing with people in power.

Unfavorable Activities: Beginning new projects or activities, practicing humility, intellectual activities, healing, or recovering from an illness.

Sacred Energy Vortex THIRUVARANKULAM SRI HARI THEERTHESWARAR

The sacred energy vortex for the star of Purva Phalguni is located in Thiruvarankulam, close to Alangudi in Tamil Nadu, India. People born under this star should visit Sri HariTheertheswarar temple at least once during their lifetime.

The Purva Phalguni (Pooram) theertha, is one of the sacred bathing ghats in the world of Lord Fire. (A ghat refers to a stairway leading to a body of water). In the realm of Purva Phalguni star, there are seven theerthas Siva Theertha, Gnana Brahma Theertha, Naga Theertha, IndraTheertha, SkandhaTheertha, Sri Theertha and Theertha. All seven of these theerthas are not visible to the naked eye. Only after taking a holy bath at one theertha, do the other theerthas become visible. Therefore, the path to the Theertha is only visible to those who have taken a holy dip in the other Theerthas on the Purva Phalguni star day. Due to divine grace, the sacred temple at Thiruvarankulam Sri HariTheertheswarar contains all seven of these theerthas. Siddhas proclaim this as an important site of worship for those born Purva Phalguni star, as these peopleare capable of receiving the darshan of the precious theerthas. People born in Purva Phalguni star have a powerful connection with water, and they will benefit greatly from taking a holy bath at these sacred vortexes as frequently as possible.

After performing penance, Goddess Aadippoora was granted the fortune of receiving several darshans of Lord Shiva on the Purva Phalguni star day during the month of Adi. Those born under Purva Phalguni would also benefit from a visit to this significant sacred shrine on their birthday, Purva Phalguni day, AdiPooram (Purva Phalguni day in the month of Adi), and on their wedding.

Purva Phalguni natives, your incense is made with the herb Palalsh as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.