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Nakshatra 7 of 27

Punarvasu

पुनर्वसु

Ruled by Guru · deity Aditi

LordGuru (Jupiter)

The graha that rules this nakshatra and colours its days.

DeityAditi

The presiding devata whose qualities the nakshatra carries.

SymbolBow and quiver

The traditional image that sums up its nature.

GanaDeva

Temperament: Deva (gentle), Manushya (human), Rakshasa (fierce).

NatureChara (Movable)

What kind of activity the day suits.

TattvaJala (Water)

The element it belongs to.

ShaktiVasutva Prapana Shakti

Its particular power, from the Taittiriya Brahmana.

YoniCat (female)

Its animal symbol, used in compatibility.

NadiAdi

The channel (Adi, Madhya, Antya), used in compatibility.

RashiMithuna / Karka

The sign or signs its four padas fall in.

Qualities

Punarvasu, ruled by Guru with Aditi, the boundless mother of the gods, as its deity, means the return of the light. Its symbol, the bow and quiver, speaks of readiness and replenishment. The day favours fresh starts after a setback, travel, homecoming and generous, open-hearted learning. Its movable nature supports change, and a simple routine keeps you grounded while things shift.

Shakti: The power to regain what is good and renew abundance.

Nakshatra mantraॐ अदितये नमः (Om Aditaye Namaḥ)

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Favourable for

  • Travel and journeys
  • Returning home
  • Restarting a paused project
  • Learning and teaching
  • Moving or rearranging
  • Acts of generosity

Better to avoid

  • Better to postpone rigid long-term contracts
  • Go gently with overextending yourself

Next occurrenceSat 31 Oct, 07:12 → Sun 1 Nov, 05:40 IST · New Delhi

The four padas

  1. 1Mesha navamsaName syllable “Ke”
  2. 2Vrishabha navamsaName syllable “Ko”
  3. 3Mithuna navamsaName syllable “Ha”
  4. 4Karka navamsaName syllable “Hi”

Practices for Punarvasu

The 27 nakshatras

Moon and nakshatra guidance is traditional Jyotisha offered for reflection and practice. It is not a prediction, and it is not medical, financial or legal advice. Please use your own judgement and seek a qualified professional where needed.