Punarvasu Nakshatra

Punarvasu nakshatra (Gemini 20° – Cancer 3°20′) is ruled by Jupiter, with Aditi (mother of the gods) as its presiding deity and bow and quiver as its symbol. Punarvasu means 'return of the light' — ruled by Jupiter and mothered by Aditi, goddess of boundless space. It is the nakshatra of renewal, resilience and safe return. Natives are optimistic, wise, generous and able to bounce back from any setback, finding home and faith wherever they go.

Personality & traits

Punarvasu means 'return of the light' — ruled by Jupiter and mothered by Aditi, goddess of boundless space. It is the nakshatra of renewal, resilience and safe return. Natives are optimistic, wise, generous and able to bounce back from any setback, finding home and faith wherever they go.

Career & profession

Teaching and philosophy, counselling, writing and publishing, hospitality, spirituality, and travel — work that nurtures, guides and helps others begin again.

Love, marriage & compatibility

Easygoing and faithful, Punarvasu natives bring warmth, forgiveness and stability to love. They value home and family deeply, and recover gracefully from conflict, always willing to start afresh.

Strengths

Resilience and the gift of renewal; Wisdom, optimism and generosity; Contentment with simplicity.

Challenges

Repeating the same mistakes; Lack of drive or focus; Over-idealism.

Remedies

Worship Aditi and Jupiter (Guru); strengthen Jupiter with yellow offerings, learning and charity on Thursdays.

Who is the ruling planet (lord) of Punarvasu nakshatra?

Punarvasu nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter in the Vimshottari dasha system.

What is the deity and symbol of Punarvasu?

The presiding deity of Punarvasu is Aditi (mother of the gods) and its symbol is Bow and quiver.

Which rashi (zodiac sign) is Punarvasu nakshatra in?

Punarvasu spans Gemini 20° – Cancer 3°20′. Its gana is Deva, nadi Vata, and yoni Cat.

What are the name-starting syllables (akshar) for Punarvasu?

The four padas of Punarvasu begin with the syllables Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi.