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Purva Ashadha

पूर्वाषाढाPūrva Āṣāḍhā

Ruled by Shukra · deity Apas (waters)

LordShukra (Venus)

The graha that rules this nakshatra and colours its days.

DeityApas (waters)

The presiding devata whose qualities the nakshatra carries.

SymbolElephant tusk / winnowing fan

The traditional image that sums up its nature.

GanaManushya

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

NatureUgra (Fierce)

What kind of activity the day suits.

TattvaVayu (Air)

The element it belongs to.

ShaktiVarchograhana Shakti

Its particular power, from the Taittiriya Brahmana.

YoniMonkey (male)

Its animal symbol, used in compatibility.

NadiMadhya

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

RashiDhanu

The sign or signs its four padas fall in.

Qualities

Purva Ashadha, ruled by Shukra with Apas, the waters, as its deity, is symbolised by a winnowing fan or an elephant tusk. It carries conviction, resilience and the cleansing power of water. The day favours purification, bold expression, debate and completing tasks that need courage. Confidence runs high, and openness to other views keeps it graceful.

Shakti: The power of invigoration that renews and refreshes.

Nakshatra mantraॐ अद्भ्यो नमः (Om Adbhyo Namaḥ)

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Favourable for

  • Purifying baths
  • Bold expression
  • Completing challenging work
  • Water-side activities
  • Debate and persuasion

Better to avoid

  • Better to postpone new contracts
  • Go gently with stubbornness
  • Better to pace yourself

Next occurrenceSat 17 Oct, 09:47 → Sun 18 Oct, 12:49 IST · New Delhi

The four padas

  1. 1Simha navamsaName syllable “Bhu”
  2. 2Kanya navamsaName syllable “Dha”
  3. 3Tula navamsaName syllable “Pha”
  4. 4Vrishchika navamsaName syllable “Ḍha”

Practices for Purva Ashadha

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.