The former red one — pleasure, rest and creative enjoyment.
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Venus |
| Presiding deity | Bhaga (god of delight and good fortune) |
| Symbol | Front legs of a bed / hammock |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Naming syllables (pada 1–4) | Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu |
| Position in zodiac | Nakshatra 11 of 27 |
Purva Phalguni is ruled by Bhaga, bestower of delight and prosperity. Its symbol, the front of a bed or a hammock, evokes relaxation, romance and the enjoyment of life's pleasures. Tradition links this nakshatra with warmth, generosity, charm, artistic and sensual enjoyment, and a love of comfort, celebration and good company.
If a child is born under Purva Phalguni nakshatra, tradition suggests a name beginning with one of these syllables, chosen by the Moon's pada (quarter) at birth: Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu — one syllable for each of the four padas.