Purva Ashadha nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Purva Ashadha is nakshatra 20 of 27. Its name means "The former invincible one". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Purva Ashadha is the 20th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 13°20′–26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius). It is ruled by Venus; its deity is Apas (symbol: winnowing fan). Purva Ashadha natives are confident, persuasive and invincible in spirit; natives are proud and optimistic, but stubbornness is their challenge. Name syllables: Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Purva Ashadha
"Purva Ashadha" means "The former invincible one". Its presiding deity is Apas and its symbol is winnowing fan. It covers 13°20′–26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) of the sidereal zodiac.
Purva Ashadha nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Purva Ashadha are confident, persuasive and invincible in spirit; natives are proud and optimistic, but stubbornness is their challenge.
Career themes: law, debate, marketing, media, shipping.
The four padas of Purva Ashadha
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′–16°40′ Sagittarius | Bhu | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 16°40′–20°00′ Sagittarius | Dha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 20°00′–23°20′ Sagittarius | Pha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 23°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius | Dha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Manushya
- Yoni: Monkey
- Nadi: Madhya (Pitta)
- First Mahadasha: Venus (20 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 Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Venus (Shukra). People born in Purva Ashadha begin life in the Venus Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 20 years in full.
Which rashi is Purva Ashadha nakshatra in?
Dhanu (Sagittarius). It spans 13°20′–26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius).
What are the name syllables for Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Ashadha?
Gana: Manushya, yoni: Monkey, nadi: Madhya (Pitta). 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.