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 Venus, 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.

Quarters or Padas

Leo Navamsa (13.20-16.40 Leo): This quarter is ruled by the Sun. It is characterized by the self, dignity, and splendor

Virgo Navamsa (16.40-20.00 Leo): This quarter is ruled by Mercury. It is characterized by perseverance, sobriety, enterprise, trade

Libra Navamsa (20.00-23.20 Leo): This quarter is ruled by Venus. It is characterized by creativity, relaxation, harmony, travel, refinement, appreciation, counseling

Scorpio Navamsa (23.20-26.40 Leo): This quarter is ruled by Mars. It is characterized by passion, valor, and complexity

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

Measures for Remedy

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.