11. Poorva Phalguni (The World Tree Goddess)

Nakshatra Lord : Venus
Symbol : a hammock
Deity : Bhaga (one of the Adityas, responsible for conjugal bliss and wealth)
Nature : Gifted in the performing arts, sense of humor, self-confidence, recognition thru connection with women, a showman, gifts in teaching and sales, athletic ability.
Rulership : Actors, young women, amiable persons, musicians, artists, commodities, cotton, salt, honey, oil, and boys.
Moon in Poorva Phalguni : The person is sweet spoken and is persuasive in speech. He is agreeable, generous, handsome, majestic, very prone to travel (by foot), and engaged in honoring and serving the king.

Attributes : Spread from 13'20" to 26'40" Simha. It is also called the Bhagadaivata Star. All majestic pleasure, prosperity, love, enjoyment and sensual delight are caused by this Nakshatra. The origin of creation, it signifies coming into being and development. Its closure means destruction. The individual in personal life succeeds in mastering the six impulses, specially the impulse of creativity which also masters death. Therefore, on the one hand this star symbolises the joy of creation and enjoyment, and on the other hand signifies desirelessness and asceticism. On the one hand it is the gateway to creation and its basic seed, on the other hand it aims at renunciation, dissolution, and a merger in 'Brahma'. Fame and renown are the special features of this star. Poorva Falguni and Uttara Falguni are symbols of good fortune and luck. It is the birth star of Guru. Anthropomorphically it is the upper lip of Kalapurusha.

At astha astrology you will study Characteristics, rashi lords and compatibility of different nakshatras and astrological effects on horoscope based on date of birth.