Punarvasu nakshatra
पुनर्वसु · ruled by Jupiter · 20°00′ Mithuna – 3°20′ Karka
Punarvasu is nakshatra 7 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 20°00′ Mithuna to 3°20′ Karka; it is ruled by Jupiter. After Ardra’s storm comes Punarvasu’s renewal. Its natives are traditionally optimistic, forgiving, home-loving and wise, able to start again without bitterness.
What is Punarvasu like?
Punarvasu means “return of the light” and is ruled by Aditi, the boundless mother. After Ardra’s storm comes Punarvasu’s renewal. Its natives are traditionally optimistic, forgiving, home-loving and wise, able to start again without bitterness. The quiver symbolises always having another arrow. Jupiter gives them a philosophical, generous outlook; Lord Rama was born under Punarvasu.
Key strengths
- Optimism and renewal
- Forgiveness
- Wisdom and generosity
- Love of home
Traditional fields of work
Teaching, counselling, writing, hospitality, philosophy, religion and roles that rebuild or restore.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Mithuna | Mesha | Ke (के) |
| 2 | 23°20′ Mithuna | Vrishabha | Ko (को) |
| 3 | 26°40′ Mithuna | Mithuna | Ha (हा) |
| 4 | 0°00′ Karka | Karka | Hi (ही) |
How does Punarvasu shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Punarvasu, life begins in Jupiter mahadasha. Jupiter’s full period is 16 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Punarvasu the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Punarvasu gives almost the full 16 years, while one near the end gives only months. Saturn dasha (19 years) follows.
How does Punarvasu work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Adi nadi: Ashwini, Ardra, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Deva) — full 6 Gana points: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati.
Same yoni (Cat) — full 4 Yoni points: Ashlesha.
What else do people ask about Punarvasu?
Who is the lord of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter, and its deity is Aditi (mother of the gods). People born with the Moon in Punarvasu begin life in the Jupiter Vimshottari dasha (a 16-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Saturn.
What are the name syllables for Punarvasu nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi (के, को, हा, ही). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Punarvasu?
Punarvasu is Deva gana, Cat yoni (female) and Adi nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Punarvasu in?
Punarvasu spans 20°00′ Mithuna to 3°20′ Karka, so it lies in Mithuna and Karka.
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