Nakshatra

Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु) nakshatra

Punarvasu is nakshatra number 7 of 27. Ruled by Jupiter; deity Aditi, mother of the gods.

Punarvasu at a glance

NakshatraPunarvasu (पुनर्वसु)
Position7 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha)Jupiter (16-year mahadasha)
DeityAditi, mother of the gods
Symbola quiver of arrows
Span in the zodiacGemini 20°00′ to Cancer 3°20′
Themesreturn, renewal, optimism

Sign and padas

Punarvasu spans Gemini 20°00′ to Cancer 3°20′, so it lies in Gemini · Cancer. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:

PadaDegrees in the signNavamsa sign
120°00′ – 23°20′ (Gemini)Aries
223°20′ – 26°40′ (Gemini)Taurus
326°40′ – 30°00′ (Gemini)Gemini
40°00′ – 3°20′ (Cancer)Cancer

Dasha and the birth nakshatra

If the Moon was in Punarvasu at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Jupiter mahadasha, which lasts 16 years. Traditionally the Jupiter period is associated with growth, guidance and finding a wider meaning.

Traditional themes of this nakshatra: return, renewal, optimism. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.

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Frequently asked questions

Who rules Punarvasu nakshatra?

Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter and its deity is Aditi, mother of the gods.

Which sign does Punarvasu fall in?

Punarvasu spans Gemini 20°00′ to Cancer 3°20′.

What is the symbol of Punarvasu?

The traditional symbol of Punarvasu is a quiver of arrows.

· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).

Jyotish is guidance, not medical, legal or financial advice; the final decision is always yours. What is written here is general information based on tradition, not a firm prediction.

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