Purva Ashadha is nakshatra number 20 of 27. Ruled by Venus; deity Apas, the waters.
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha (पूर्व आषाढ़ा) |
| Position | 20 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Venus (20-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Apas, the waters |
| Symbol | a winnowing fan or an elephant tusk |
| Span in the zodiac | Sagittarius 13°20′ to 26°40′ |
| Themes | purification, persuasion, enthusiasm |
Purva Ashadha spans Sagittarius 13°20′ to 26°40′, so it lies in Sagittarius. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ (Sagittarius) | Leo |
| 2 | 16°40′ – 20°00′ (Sagittarius) | Virgo |
| 3 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ (Sagittarius) | Libra |
| 4 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ (Sagittarius) | Scorpio |
If the Moon was in Purva Ashadha at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Venus mahadasha, which lasts 20 years. Traditionally the Venus period is associated with relationship, comfort and refining what you value.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: purification, persuasion, enthusiasm. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Purva Ashadha is ruled by Venus and its deity is Apas, the waters.
Purva Ashadha spans Sagittarius 13°20′ to 26°40′.
The traditional symbol of Purva Ashadha is a winnowing fan or an elephant tusk.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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