Punarvasu Nakshatra
पुनर्वसु · nakshatra 7 of 27
Ruled by Aditi, mother of the gods, Punarvasu means "the return of the light". It is associated with restoration, abundance and coming home, and is a movable (chara) nakshatra good for travel.
Born under this nakshatra
Your birth star Punarvasu, your core nature
Your janma (birth) nakshatra is Punarvasu, the lunar mansion your Moon occupied at birth. This is one of the deepest keys to your core nature, since the Moon governs your mind, emotions and instincts. Punarvasu is symbolised by a bow and quiver, presided over by Aditi (the boundless mother), and ruled by Jupiter. What it says about you: at heart you tend to be optimistic, wise and renewing. Your natural strengths include the gift of renewal and return, wisdom, generosity, contentment and the ability to bounce back, these qualities colour how you feel, react and move through life, often more truly than your outer personality. People born under Punarvasu are well suited to teaching, philosophy, counselling, travel or any field that nurtures, guides and renews. Like every placement, the full expression depends on how strong and well placed your Moon is, and on the rest of your chart and your dasha periods, so read this as your core temperament rather than a fixed script. Used well, your Punarvasu nature is a real foundation for your life. When you lean into its genuine strengths and live in tune with your inner temperament, this birth star becomes a steady source of self-understanding and direction.
- •Your Moon was in Punarvasu nakshatra at birth, a deep key to your core nature
- •Symbol: a bow and quiver; deity: Aditi (the boundless mother); ruling planet: Jupiter
- •At heart you tend to be optimistic, wise and renewing
- •Natural strengths: the gift of renewal and return and more
- •Well suited to teaching, philosophy, counselling, travel
This reading is the same authored text the LifeAstroAPI narrative endpoints return for a Moon in this nakshatra.
Attributes
| Ruling planet | Guru (Jupiter) |
|---|---|
| Vimshottari dasha | 16 years of Guru (Jupiter) mahadasha for a Moon born here |
| Deity | Aditi |
| Symbol | bow and quiver |
| Span | 80° – 93.33° sidereal |
| Rashi | Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer) |
| Gana | Deva |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni | Marjara |
| Tattva | Jal |
| Rajju | Kantha |
| Nakshatra shool | Travel toward the north is avoided |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in one navamsa (D9) sign. The pada of your Moon refines the reading of the nakshatra.
Pada 1 — pada 1
Navamsa: Mesha (Aries)Your Moon is in the 1st pada (quarter) of Punarvasu nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Punarvasu nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 1st pada brings a fiery, initiating quality to your Punarvasu temperament. It tends to emphasise drive, leadership and a bold, pioneering edge, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Punarvasu character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Punarvasu into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Punarvasu nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Punarvasu pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Punarvasu core and this 1st-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 2 — pada 2
Navamsa: Vrishabha (Taurus)Your Moon is in the 2nd pada (quarter) of Punarvasu nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Punarvasu nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 2nd pada brings an earthy, practical quality to your Punarvasu temperament. It tends to emphasise steadiness, material focus and the ability to build something lasting, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Punarvasu character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Punarvasu into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Punarvasu nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Punarvasu pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Punarvasu core and this 2nd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 3 — pada 3
Navamsa: Mithuna (Gemini)Your Moon is in the 3rd pada (quarter) of Punarvasu nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Punarvasu nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 3rd pada brings an airy, communicative quality to your Punarvasu temperament. It tends to emphasise intellect, communication, sociability and adaptability, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Punarvasu character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Punarvasu into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Punarvasu nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Punarvasu pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Punarvasu core and this 3rd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 4 — pada 4
Navamsa: Karka (Cancer)Your Moon is in the 4th pada (quarter) of Punarvasu nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Punarvasu nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 4th pada brings a watery, emotional quality to your Punarvasu temperament. It tends to emphasise sensitivity, intuition, depth of feeling and care for others, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Punarvasu character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Punarvasu into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Punarvasu nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Punarvasu pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Punarvasu core and this 4th-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Other nakshatras ruled by Guru (Jupiter)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lord of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter. A person whose Moon is in Punarvasu begins life in the Jupiter mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 16 years in full.
What is the gana and nadi of Punarvasu?
Punarvasu belongs to the Deva gana and the Aadi nadi. Both are used in Ashtakoota matchmaking: Gana koota carries 6 points and Nadi koota 8 points.
Which rashi is Punarvasu nakshatra in?
Punarvasu spans 80° to 93.33° of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer).
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