Punarvasu nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Punarvasu is nakshatra 7 of 27. Its name means "Return of the light". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Punarvasu is the 7th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 20°00′ Mithun (Gemini) – 3°20′ Kark (Cancer). It is ruled by Jupiter; its deity is Aditi (symbol: quiver of arrows). Punarvasu natives are optimistic, generous and resilient; natives bounce back from setbacks and value home and simple living. Name syllables: Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Punarvasu
"Punarvasu" means "Return of the light". Its presiding deity is Aditi and its symbol is quiver of arrows. It covers 20°00′ Mithun (Gemini) – 3°20′ Kark (Cancer) of the sidereal zodiac.
Punarvasu nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Punarvasu are optimistic, generous and resilient; natives bounce back from setbacks and value home and simple living.
Career themes: teaching, counselling, writing, travel, hospitality, spiritual work.
The four padas of Punarvasu
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′–23°20′ Gemini | Ke | Mithun (Gemini) | Mesh (Aries) |
| 2 | 23°20′–26°40′ Gemini | Ko | Mithun (Gemini) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| 3 | 26°40′–30°00′ Gemini | Ha | Mithun (Gemini) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| 4 | 0°00′–3°20′ Cancer | Hi | Kark (Cancer) | Kark (Cancer) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Deva
- Yoni: Cat
- Nadi: Adi (Vata)
- First Mahadasha: Jupiter (16 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Jupiter (Guru). People born in Punarvasu begin life in the Jupiter Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 16 years in full.
Which rashi is Punarvasu nakshatra in?
Mithun (Gemini) and Kark (Cancer). It spans 20°00′ Mithun (Gemini) – 3°20′ Kark (Cancer).
What are the name syllables for Punarvasu nakshatra?
Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Punarvasu?
Gana: Deva, yoni: Cat, nadi: Adi (Vata). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.