Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 20/27
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra पूर्वाषाढा
invincibility · conviction · influence · ambition
Purva Ashadha is "the early invincible one" — the nakshatra of unbowed conviction, ruled by the cosmic waters. Its natives are persuasive and proud, carrying an optimism and force of belief that sweeps others along.
| Number | 20th of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 13°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Venus (Shukra) |
| Deity | Apas (the cosmic waters) / Varuna |
| Symbol | An elephant tusk, a fan, a winnowing basket |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Yoni (animal) | Monkey (male) |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Sanskrit | पूर्वाषाढा |
Symbol & deity
Purva Ashadha's symbol is an elephant tusk, a fan, a winnowing basket, and its presiding deity is Apas (the cosmic waters) / Varuna. Its special power — its shakti — is the power of invigoration and improvement (varchograhana shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Persuasive, proud, ambitious, optimistic and unshakeable in conviction.
Challenges: Arrogant, stubborn, argumentative and prone to overreach.
Ruling planet — Venus
Purva Ashadha is ruled by Venus in the Vimshottari system, so a Purva Ashadha Moon sets Venus's dasha as the first major life period, and Venus's nature deeply colours the personality. love, beauty, pleasure — the benefic of relationships and the arts.
Career & vocation
Debate and law, politics, influence and persuasion, water-related fields, leadership.