Punarvasu Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 7 of 27 — ruled by Jupiter
Punarvasu is the 7th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 80° to 93.333° sidereal. It is ruled by Jupiter, presided over by the deity Aditi, and its power symbol is the bow / quiver.
Punarvasu nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Punarvasu tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Jupiter — wisdom, optimism and a natural pull toward meaning and growth. Its Deva gana gives a gentle, refined and benevolent ("divine" temperament) disposition, while its Sattvic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Punarvasu is Artha — wealth, security and worldly achievement.
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aditi |
| Symbol | Bow / Quiver |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Guna (nature) | Sattvic |
| Animal (yoni) | Female Cat |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Artha |
| Direction | North |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 80° to 93.333° sidereal |
The four padas of Punarvasu
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Punarvasu, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Jupiter-ruled quarter of Punarvasu.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Jupiter-ruled quarter of Punarvasu.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Jupiter-ruled quarter of Punarvasu.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Jupiter-ruled quarter of Punarvasu.
Punarvasu in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Punarvasu placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Punarvasu means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Jupiter) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Punarvasu.
Which deity rules Punarvasu nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Punarvasu is Aditi, and its power symbol is the bow / quiver.
What are the degrees of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu spans 80° to 93.333° sidereal, the 7th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Punarvasu a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Punarvasu carries a Deva gana and a life aim of Artha. What matters most is how its lord Jupiter is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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