Not drawn to the party

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni falls entirely in the sign of Leo and, as per mythology, is ruled by Lord Bhaga. Lord Bhaga is behind good fortune and is similar to the goddess Fortuna, who is associated with good luck. With this alone, I hope you get a sense of what this Nakshatra is all about.

Anything that happens in life and makes us say, “I had good luck at that time,” is relevant. You might get a great job because you applied just when there was a vacancy and the employer wanted someone with your profile. It can also be an opportunity to travel. You had no intention of travelling, but an opportunity suddenly came and you had the good fortune to visit a city or country.

Start-up owners know how difficult it is to run a business without access to funds. They may give up their jobs and then say, “Suddenly, out of nowhere, we found an investor.” I believe Lord Bhaga is behind such instances in our lives. He is known to bestow wealth and good fortune on us more than any other god.

Ketu in Purva Phalguni

When Ketu is in Purva Phalguni, the Rajasic and materialistic side of this Nakshatra is controlled. The two are opposites: Purva Phalguni is about being in the limelight and attracting fame, whereas Ketu is known not to have a self-identity. It is a case where the person is popular but still unknown.

Ghostwriters, for example, can write wonderfully and produce popular work while their true identity remains hidden. I'd say people working behind the scenes can have Ketu in Purva Phalguni. Ketu has piercing logic and intuitive ability, so the native might understand that there is no point running after things of the world.

With Ketu Purva Phalguni, the person may feel not drawn to the materialistic, fun and pleasure side of Purva Phalguni at all. The person may withdraw oneself from such pleasures, and even in love affairs, the person might not be as engaged. I'll classify having Ketu in Purva Phalguni as the same as having Ketu in the fifth or even the seventh house. The person may remain detached.

The major upside is that the person's intuitive and logical skills can make one excellent at understanding market trends, whether in advertising, where you're trying to determine which campaign might work, or in finance, where you are investing money. People with Ketu in Purva Phalguni can make the best investment bankers or stock market traders, in my view. Altogether, I find Ketu in Purva Phalguni stronger than Rahu in Purva Phalguni. One major downside is that the person can become prone to addictions.

A Ketu-like person likes to spend time in isolation, and here Purva Phalguni is about fun and pleasure. Fun and pleasure behind closed doors. That might be the only major downside.