Punarvasu nakshatra: meaning, personality, career and name letters
What it means if you were born under Punarvasu, explained simply, with the details astrology students look for.
In simple words: astrology divides the sky into 27 star groups called nakshatras. The one the Moon was in when you were born is your birth star. It works like a more detailed version of your Moon sign. If Punarvasu is your birth star, this is what tradition says about you.
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Symbol
- Quiver of arrows
- Deity
- Aditi
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini and Cancer
- Name letters
- Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi
Personality
Kind, hopeful and good at starting again; generous and content with simple things. Can be too trusting or restless.
Work and career
Natural fields: Teaching, counselling, writing, travel, hospitality and spiritual work.
Love and relationships
Warm, forgiving and home-loving; brings peace to the family.
Good days for
When the Moon passes through Punarvasu (about one day every month), it is traditionally a good day for travel, buying vehicles, starting journeys and changes.
Not sure of your birth star? Find it free from your date, time and place of birth.
For astrology students: Punarvasu in detail
- Span
- 80°00' – 93°20' of the sidereal zodiac (Gemini and Cancer)
- Vimshottari dasha at birth
- Jupiter (16 years in full; the balance depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the star)
- Gana
- Deva (gentle)
- Yoni (animal)
- Cat
- Nadi
- Adi
- Nature (for muhurta)
- Movable (chara)
- Body part linked
- Ears, throat, lungs and chest
| Pada | Degrees | Sign | Name letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00' – 23°20' Gemini | Gemini | Ke के |
| 2 | 23°20' – 26°40' Gemini | Gemini | Ko को |
| 3 | 26°40' – 29°60' Gemini | Gemini | Ha हा |
| 4 | 0°00' – 3°20' Cancer | Cancer | Hi ही |
Gana, yoni and nadi are used in kundli matching: check a match here.
What people often ask
Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?
Jupiter. People born in Punarvasu begin life in the Jupiter dasha (planetary period).
What are the name letters for Punarvasu?
Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi, one for each of its four quarters (padas).
Is Punarvasu a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and lessons; none is good or bad by itself. How it works out depends on the whole birth chart.
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