Nakshatra 20 · पूर्वाषाढ़ा नक्षत्र
Purva Ashadha nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Purva Ashadha spans 13°20′ to 26°40′ Dhanu of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Venus, its deity is Apah and its symbol is a winnowing fan or an elephant’s tusk.
Purva Ashadha at a glance
| Number | 20 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 13°20′ to 26°40′ Dhanu |
| Rashi | Dhanu (धनु) |
| Lord | Venus (शुक्र) |
| Deity | Apah, the waters (आपः (जल)) |
| Symbol | a winnowing fan or an elephant’s tusk |
| Meaning of the name | The former invincible one |
| Nature | Ugra (fierce) (उग्र) |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Monkey (Vanar) |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Tree | Jalvetas (Indian willow) (जलवेतस) |
Purva Ashadha nakshatra traits
People born under Purva Ashadha are often described as confident, persuasive and hard to defeat. They tend to have strong convictions, speak with passion and inspire others to join them.
Certainty can sometimes become stubbornness or pride. Staying open to other views helps their energy win people over rather than wear them out.
Fields commonly linked with Purva Ashadha: law and debate, media and public speaking, shipping and water-related work, teaching.
The four padas of Purva Ashadha
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Dhanu | Simha | Bhu भू |
| 2 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Dhanu | Kanya | Dha धा |
| 3 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Dhanu | Tula | Pha फा |
| 4 | 23°20′ to 26°40′ | Dhanu | Vrishchika | Dha (ढ) ढा |
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 rashi: Dhanu rashi.
What a Purva Ashadha day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Purva Ashadha, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- tasks that need courage
- facing a competition or a debate
- clearing or demolishing old structures
- work with fire or metal
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 Purva Ashadha
Who is the lord of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Venus (शुक्र). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha starts life in Venus’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Purva Ashadha?
Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha (ढ) for the four padas (भू, धा, फा, ढा). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Purva Ashadha in?
All four padas are in Dhanu (धनु).
Is Purva Ashadha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Purva Ashadha is a Ugra nakshatra, traditionally suited to tasks that need courage and facing a competition or a debate; 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.