Pubba Nakshatra
Star of Fire - The Former, The Eastern One

Sacred Mantra
Telugu
అర్యమణః పూర్వా ఫల్గుణీ ఉత్తిష్ఠంతః పరస్తాత్ జాయమానో అవస్తాత్
Aryamanaha: Aryaman (One of the 12 Adityas)
Poorva Phalguni: The former red one, the eastern one
Uttishthantaha: Getting up, rising
Jayamaano: Being born, coming into existence
Meaning
"Aryaman's Pubba rising above, being born below"
Introduction to Pubba Nakshatra
Basic Information
- Nakshatra Deity: Aryaman (One of the 12 Adityas)
- Symbols: Bed, Hammock, Fig Tree
- Kind: Ugra / Kroora / Cruel
- Facing: Urdhva Mukha (facing upwards)
- Nick Name: Star of Fire, The Former, The Eastern One
Spiritual Attributes
- Foundation Above: Procreation
- Foundation Below: Offspring
- Shakti: Prajanana Shakti - Power of procreation
- Final Desire: To have many offspring
Puranic Stories
Shiva - Sati - Daksha Yagna
- Sati immolated herself in the fire of Daksha Yagna when Daksha insulted Shiva.
- Shiva became very angry and destroyed the Yagna.
- Shiva carried Sati's body and roamed around the universe in grief.
- Vishnu cut Sati's body with his Sudarshan Chakra to relieve Shiva's pain.
Shiva - Parvati Marriage
- Parvati (daughter of Himavan) did severe penance to marry Shiva.
- Shiva was pleased and married Parvati with great celebration.
- They enjoyed marital bliss on Mount Kailash.
- This represents the procreative aspect of Pubba nakshatra.
Personality Traits
Positive Characteristics
- Very passionate and energetic in approach
- Strong desire for procreation and family life
- Natural leadership qualities and authority
- Generous and hospitable nature
- Creative and artistic abilities
Challenges
- Can be aggressive and short-tempered
- May be overly indulgent in pleasures
- Tendency towards pride and ego
- Destructive when provoked or insulted
Life Patterns
- Strong focus on family and domestic happiness
- Good at forming partnerships and alliances
- Connection with nature and natural cycles
Symbols and Meanings
Bed / Hammock
Represents rest, relaxation, and marital bliss.
Symbol of procreation and intimate relationships.
Indicates comfort and luxury in life.
Fig Tree
Sacred tree representing fertility and abundance.
Symbol of growth and expansion.
Connection to natural cycles and seasons.
Special Degrees and Positions
Yoga Tara
16 degrees (Leo) - The most auspicious degree in Pubba Nakshatra
Other Special Degrees
- 14: MB for Moon
- 18: MB for Lagna
- 19: MB for Saturn
- 20: MB for Mars
MB: Mrityu Bhaga
Pubba in Different Houses
Effects of Pubba Nakshatra when placed in different houses
First House
There can be issues with timing of events in life. The native may be troubled by a shadow-self. Native may be interested in partying and meeting a lot of people and seek praises from them. Native may act like he is in a dream – ignores the most important things in life and may prioritize unimportant things in life – specially on the materialistic side. Partner (business / life) may influence the life of the native highly (over-shadowing everything).
Second House
There may be fights in family due to petty things. People of the family may stop talking to each other / extended family – after marriage. Generally all the events in this nakshatra happen after marriage. However, this nakshatra does not affect money much. With Uttara Phalguni support strives for inheritance. Without Uttara phalguni, the person may be expecting inheritance but may not finally get it.
Third House
Affects planning / strategy in life. Native is generally poor at planning things. Native is burdened with responsibilities as this oversees 9th house. Also Aryaman is the 3rd child. Ego and illusion take over and may leave important jobs.
Fourth House
Native may be struggling to find a house or establishing peace in life. Mother may be showing ego / quarrelsome nature / immature and muted.
Fifth House
Childbirth is delayed. Sometimes, a huge gap between two children. Native has immature ideas, does not understand surroundings and the environment he is in. He either under estimates the situation or over estimates it. This happens in case of politicians mostly or someone seeking power transfer.
Sixth House
Native gets problems or issues which are too old or too young for his age. Like a divorce at 60 after having lived for 30 years together. Kidney issues at 20 years of age. There can be simpler problems also. Like ignoring important things and prioritizing sleep etc over it.
Seventh House
Immature spouse. Native is immature in business ideas but starts up a business. Not getting married at the right age. Could be very early or very late. For marriage 9th connection is also important. Starting a relationship at a very young age or a very old age.
Eighth House
Inheritance is delayed or very early in life. It is obtained at a age, when it is not useful. Spouse's parents are immature. They got riches but they have many responsibilities.
Ninth House
Getting married at a very late age or a very early age. Native, immature, rejects lot of marriage proposals at the right age – looking for betterment. The Dharma of the native gets delayed. Since begetting children etc are also delayed, since he remained unmarried for a long time. Look for other combinations of remaining unmarried, if Magha is also afflicted. If early marriage, native bears children very early, and everything is early in life.
Tenth House
Job or business is either very delayed or very early. Native's parents are immature and may quarrel with the spouse's parents, especially if Magha is afflicted or Mars is connected. Karma of the person is delayed. Generally delays to complete things in time.
Eleventh House
Friends and elder siblings are immature and do not understand the native. Native may start earning at a very tender age or will not find a job at the right time and will struggle for money etc. Over estimating or underestimating political opponents – especially for politicians who are seeking power. Living in a fool's paradise.
Twelfth House
Immature spending habits of native. Native may not find earning at the right time to spend at the right time. He may be spending his time immaturely.