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Punarvasu nakshatra (पुनर्वसु)
Punarvasu means 'return of the light'. After Ardra's storm comes the clearing. It spans Gemini and Cancer and is the nakshatra of recovery, renewal and coming home.
Punarvasu nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter (Guru)
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini and Cancer
- Deity
- Aditi, mother of the gods
- Symbol
- Quiver of arrows
- Gana
- Deva
- Animal symbol
- Female cat
- Dasha years
- 16 years (Jupiter mahadasha)
Punarvasu personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Optimism, adaptability, generosity and a talent for starting again. People tend to trust its calm.
Challenges
Over-idealism, scattered focus and difficulty with the practical details of lasting change.
Career and relationships
Career
Teaching, counselling, writing, travel, publishing, hospitality, social work and any field helping people begin again.
Love and marriage
Kind, family-minded and forgiving. Comfortable with home life and long-term bonds.
Punarvasu padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ke | Aries |
| 2 | Ko | Taurus |
| 3 | Ha | Gemini |
| 4 | Hi | Cancer |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Punarvasu nakshatra remedies
Worship Aditi and Jupiter on Thursdays; study, teaching and giving are the traditional supports.
For the ruling planet Jupiter, Thursdayis the traditional day and “Om Gurave Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Punarvasu nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter (Guru). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Punarvasu starts life in the Jupiter mahadasha, which lasts 16 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Punarvasu nakshatra in?
Punarvasu lies in Gemini (20°00' to 30°00') and Cancer (0°00' to 3°20') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Punarvasu nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Punarvasu are Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Aditi, mother of the gods. The symbol is quiver of arrows, and the nakshatra belongs to the Deva gana.
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