· Pushya nakshatra
Nakshatra 07 · Jupiter

Punarvasu Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Punarvasu is about hope and trying again. You have the strength to support people and to get up after a setback.

Nakshatra

Punarvasu

Gemini 20°00′ – Cancer 3°20′

Ruling planet
Jupiter
Deity
Aditi
Illustration of Punarvasu nakshatra

Nature

Cheerful, hopeful and eager to learn. Sometimes you trust more than you should, so keep clear boundaries.

Hope, trying again after a setback and giving people support.

Strengths

  • Hope
  • Support
  • Learning
  • Trying again

Good to know

  • Over-trusting
  • Procrastination
  • Indecision
  • Forgetting promises

Career

Teaching, healthcare, counselling, creative work and community roles suit you. You are useful where people need to move forward.

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Love and relationships

You want friendship and hope in love. Forgiving an old mistake is good, but repeatedly accepting the same hurt is not.

Health

Watch digestion, liver and irregular eating. Cut down on fried food and drink water through the day.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Aries This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Taurus This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Gemini This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Cancer This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating chickpeas and turmeric on Thursdays for Jupiter.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Punarvasu?

Cheerful, hopeful and eager to learn. Sometimes you trust more than you should, so keep clear boundaries.

Which planet rules Punarvasu?

Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter, with Aditi as its deity and Bow and quiver as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Punarvasu?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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