Nakshatra 7 of 27
Punarvasu Nakshatra
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Aditi, the boundless mother of the gods. Its symbol is a quiver of arrows: resources that leave and reliably return.
| Meaning | the return of the light; good again |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
| Deity | Aditi |
| Symbol | Bow |
| Degree range | 20°00′ Gemini – 3°20′ Cancer |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini / Cancer (sidereal) |
| Gana | Deva |
Punarvasu personality
Punarvasu natives are the restorers of the zodiac. After loss they rebuild; after conflict they repair. Their optimism is not naive — it is earned resilience, the deep conviction that things can be made good again. They are generous teachers and safe harbors for others. The shadow is contentment that shades into complacency.
Strengths
- Resilience
- Optimism
- Generosity
- Wisdom
- Forgiveness
Challenges
- Complacency
- Indecision
- Scattering energy across too many homes and projects
The four padas of Punarvasu
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Gemini – 23°20′ Gemini | Aries | Ke |
| 2 | 23°20′ Gemini – 26°40′ Gemini | Taurus | Ko |
| 3 | 26°40′ Gemini – 0°00′ Cancer | Gemini | Ha |
| 4 | 0°00′ Cancer – 3°20′ Cancer | Cancer | Hi |
Moon in Punarvasu
With the Moon in Punarvasu, your emotional signature is recovery. You bend without breaking, return to center after every displacement, and quietly teach others that setbacks are survivable.
Career paths
- Teaching and mentoring
- Counseling
- Publishing
- Spiritual work
- Restoration and renovation
Punarvasu compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Punarvasu:
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Punarvasu your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.