Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 20 of 27 — ruled by Venus
Purva Ashadha is the 20th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 253.333° to 266.667° sidereal. It is ruled by Venus, presided over by the deity Apah / Water, and its power symbol is the winnowing basket / fan.
Purva Ashadha nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Venus — warmth, refinement and a love of beauty, comfort and relationship. Its Manushya gana gives a balanced and human — a mix of material drive and higher aims disposition, while its Rajasic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Purva Ashadha is Kama — desire, pleasure and relationship.
| Ruling planet | Venus |
|---|---|
| Deity | Apah / Water |
| Symbol | Winnowing Basket / Fan |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Guna (nature) | Rajasic |
| Animal (yoni) | Male Monkey |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Kama |
| Direction | North |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 253.333° to 266.667° sidereal |
The four padas of Purva Ashadha
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Purva Ashadha, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Venus-ruled quarter of Purva Ashadha.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Venus-ruled quarter of Purva Ashadha.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Venus-ruled quarter of Purva Ashadha.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Venus-ruled quarter of Purva Ashadha.
Purva Ashadha in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Purva Ashadha placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Purva Ashadha means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Venus) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Purva Ashadha nakshatra is ruled by Venus. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Purva Ashadha.
Which deity rules Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Purva Ashadha is Apah / Water, and its power symbol is the winnowing basket / fan.
What are the degrees of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Purva Ashadha spans 253.333° to 266.667° sidereal, the 20th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Purva Ashadha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Purva Ashadha carries a Manushya gana and a life aim of Kama. What matters most is how its lord Venus is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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