Punarvasu Nakshatra
Punarvasu is the 7th of the 27 nakshatras. Return of light and hope. It is ruled by Jupiter and lies in Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer).
Punarvasu at a glance
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aditi, mother of the gods |
| Symbol | a quiver of arrows |
| Element | Water |
| Quality | Moveable |
| Zodiac span | 20°00′ Mithuna to 3°20′ Karka |
| Rashi | Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer) |
The four padas of Punarvasu
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Mithuna – 23°20′ Mithuna | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | 23°20′ Mithuna – 26°40′ Mithuna | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | 26°40′ Mithuna – 30°00′ Mithuna | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | 0°00′ Karka – 3°20′ Karka | Karka (Cancer) |
Punarvasu and the Jupiter Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Jupiter rules Punarvasu, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Jupiter Mahadasha. A full Jupiter Mahadasha lasts 16 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Punarvasu. The other nakshatras ruled by Jupiter are Vishakha and Purva Bhadrapada.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?
Jupiter is the Vimshottari lord of Punarvasu. A person born with the Moon in Punarvasu starts life in a Jupiter Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Jupiter Mahadasha lasts 16 years.
Which rashi is Punarvasu in?
Punarvasu spans 20°00′ Mithuna to 3°20′ Karka of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer).
What are the deity and symbol of Punarvasu?
The deity of Punarvasu is Aditi, mother of the gods. Its symbol is a quiver of arrows.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.