Nakshatra 7 of 27

Punarvasu Nakshatra

The star of renewal: optimism, home and second chances.

Punarvasu is the light returning after the storm of Ardra. Natives are kind, optimistic, generous and content with simple pleasures. Jupiter as lord gives wisdom, faith and a talent for teaching, and the star often brings success on a second attempt.

RenewalOptimismGenerosity

Span: Gemini 20°00′ – Cancer 3°20′
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Deity: Aditi
Symbol: Quiver of arrows
Gana: Deva
Yoni: Cat (female)

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Your birth star is the nakshatra the Moon occupied when you were born. It sets your first Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.

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At a glance

Punarvasu nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	Return of the light, or good again
Zodiac span	Gemini 20°00′ to Cancer 3°20′ (sidereal)
Sign	Gemini and Cancer
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Jupiter · Mahadasha of 16 years
Presiding deity	Aditi
Symbol	Quiver of arrows
Gana (temperament)	Deva
Yoni (animal)	Cat, female
Nadi	Adi (Vata)
Nature (for muhurta)	Chara (movable): good for travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving
Naming syllables	Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi

Aditi, the boundless mother of the gods, presides here; the symbol is a quiver of arrows, ready to be shot again. It is associated with Lord Rama, born under Punarvasu.

Personality

Punarvasu traits

Strengths

Forgiving and good-natured
Wise and philosophical
Devoted to family
Bounces back from setbacks

Challenges

Over-trusting or naive
Restless need to travel and return
Can lack ambition

Careers that suit Punarvasu

Teaching and counsellingWriting and publishingHospitality and travelReligion and philosophyHealthcareArchitecture and homes

Four quarters

The four padas of Punarvasu

Pada 1

Syllable “Ke”

Gemini 20°00′ – Gemini 23°20′ · Navamsa Aries (lord Mars)

Aries navamsa (Mars), in Gemini: energetic, enterprising and adventurous.

Pada 2

Syllable “Ko”

Gemini 23°20′ – Gemini 26°40′ · Navamsa Taurus (lord Venus)

Taurus navamsa (Venus), in Gemini: practical and artistic; good with money and design.

Pada 3

Syllable “Ha”

Gemini 26°40′ – Cancer 0°00′ · Navamsa Gemini (lord Mercury)

Gemini navamsa (Mercury), in Gemini: intellectual and communicative; teachers and writers.

Pada 4

Syllable “Hi”

Cancer 0°00′ – Cancer 3°20′ · Navamsa Cancer (lord Moon)

Cancer navamsa (Moon), in Cancer: the most nurturing pada, devoted to home and mother.

Love and marriage

Punarvasu in relationships

Warm, loyal and forgiving, they create a welcoming home. They may need a partner who adds ambition.

Gana

Deva

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Cat

Same yoni: Ashlesha

Nadi

Adi (Vata)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Ashwini, Ardra, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Lungs, chest and liver; generally good recovery when routines are steady.

Traditional practice

Worship of Lord Rama and of Aditi, and generosity to guests, suits Punarvasu.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Punarvasu FAQs

Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?

Jupiter. People born with the Moon in Punarvasu begin life in Jupiter Mahadasha, which lasts 16 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Punarvasu?

Ke (pada 1), Ko (pada 2), Ha (pada 3), Hi (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Punarvasu in?

Punarvasu spans Gemini 20°00′ to Cancer 3°20′, so it falls in both Gemini and Cancer. Your Moon sign depends on the pada.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Punarvasu?

Gana: Deva. Yoni: female cat. Nadi: Adi (Vata). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Punarvasu a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Punarvasu is a Chara nakshatra, traditionally suited to travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.