According to classical texts on Vedic astrology, the deity ruling Purva Phalguni nakshatra is Bhaga, the God of good fortune and family inheritance. Meditating with the mantra of your moon nakshatra is a powerful way to connect with the symbology of that nakshatra which will have a significant influence over your purpose in this life. Chanting the mantra of your nakshatra can also remedy or strengthen the placement of the moon in your chart. In the video below, we document the sound of a simple nama mantra of Bhaga:
oṁ bhagāya namaḥ
|| ॐ भगाय नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit “Bhaga” (भग) can be translated to mean “generous patron”, “distributor of good fortune”, “happiness” or “vagina”, and refers to a Vedic deity of love, marriage, happiness and wealth. Purva Phalguni nakshatra is connected with themes related to rest, recuperation, creativity, wealth, parties and sexual expression. Purva Phalguni is often considered the star of fortune. This asterism is symbolized by a bed or the two front legs of a cot.