Moon Transit in Purva Phalguni

Purva Phalguni lies in the middle of Leo. Venus rules it, and Bhaga, giver of enjoyment and marital fortune, is its deity, with the front legs of a cot as its symbol. The Moon holds Venus as neutral and Venus holds the Moon as an enemy. The Sun's sign warms the Moon here, and the Venusian nakshatra turns that warmth toward pleasure, rest and company.

Muhurta Chintamani places Purva Phalguni among the ugra nakshatras, which surprises people who know only its deity. The fierce class serves destruction, dispute, the breaking of a rival's plan and dealings with fire and poison. It does not serve marriage, travel or founding anything, and during the Moon's day or so here the mind is generous, proud and quick to take offence.

From the birth nakshatra, the day is sampat for Ashwini, Magha and Mula, and kshema for Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada. Sadhana falls to Ardra, Swati and Shatabhisha. It is mitra for Rohini, Hasta and Shravana, and parama mitra for Krittika, Uttara Phalguni and Uttara Ashadha.

Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati have vipat, Punarvasu, Vishakha and Purva Bhadrapada have pratyak, and Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta have naidhana. Bharani, Purva Phalguni and Purva Ashadha births meet their janma tara and do best with an ordinary day.

This Moon brings up the appetite for ease and for being admired. Bhaga gives enjoyment. Gratitude keeps it from turning into entitlement.

Give a comfort away: a meal, a garment, or an hour of rest to someone who has less of it. White cloth or rice offered on Monday keeps the Moon's side of the day clean.