Nakshatra 7 · पुनर्वसु नक्षत्र
Punarvasu nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Punarvasu spans 20°00′ Mithuna to 3°20′ Karka of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Jupiter, its deity is Aditi and its symbol is a quiver of arrows.
Punarvasu at a glance
| Number | 7 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 20°00′ Mithuna to 3°20′ Karka |
| Rashi | Mithuna (मिथुन), Karka (कर्क) |
| Lord | Jupiter (गुरु) |
| Deity | Aditi, mother of the gods (अदिति) |
| Symbol | a quiver of arrows |
| Meaning of the name | Good again, or the return of the light |
| Nature | Chara (movable) (चर) |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Cat (Marjar) |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Tree | Bamboo (बांस) |
Punarvasu nakshatra traits
People born under Punarvasu are often described as kind, hopeful and forgiving. True to the name, they tend to bounce back after setbacks, return to what they value and make others feel at home.
They can be content with little and sometimes too trusting or easy-going. A little more planning helps their generous nature last.
Fields commonly linked with Punarvasu: teaching, writing and publishing, travel and tourism, social work.
The four padas of Punarvasu
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Mithuna | Mesha | Ke के |
| 2 | 23°20′ to 26°40′ | Mithuna | Vrishabha | Ko को |
| 3 | 26°40′ to 30°00′ | Mithuna | Mithuna | Ha हा |
| 4 | 0°00′ to 3°20′ | Karka | Karka | Hi ही |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashis: Mithun rashi and Kark rashi.
What a Punarvasu day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Punarvasu, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- starting a journey
- buying a vehicle
- gardening
- work that involves travel or movement
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Punarvasu
Who is the lord of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Jupiter (गुरु). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Punarvasu starts life in Jupiter’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Punarvasu?
Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi for the four padas (के, को, हा, ही). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Punarvasu in?
It spans two rashis: pada 1 in Mithuna, pada 2 in Mithuna, pada 3 in Mithuna, pada 4 in Karka.
Is Punarvasu a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Punarvasu is a Chara nakshatra, traditionally suited to starting a journey and buying a vehicle; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.