Career

Salesmen and tradesmen; fairy tale authors; artisans; astrology and esoteric writers; travel and tourism professions; recyclers; architects; house construction jobs; transport industry; hotel and restaurant business; teachers; civil engineers; philosophers; priests; psychologists; monks & gurus; antique dealers; farmers; historians; preachers teaching self-enhancement; exporters and importers; sheep and cattle farmers; radio & communications jobs; telephone industry; postal and courier jobs; temple keepers; churches; home delivery & mail order workers; landlords; temple keepers; newspaper industry; church and religious institution workers; archery; home maintenance services; target shooting; sports that use hands; aviators; patriots; astronauts & space or satellite professions.

Gana: Punarvasu is a ‘deva’/godly nakshatra that is benign and compassionate. It is related to the divine.

Favorable Activities

Travel, exploration, pilgrimage, imagination, innovation, installation of altars, worshipping the Mother Goddess, child care, buying homes and cars, agriculture, gardening, starting work in a building, marriage, education, meditation

Unfavorable Activities

Lending, borrowing, law, conflict

Remedies

Punarvasu natives should worship any goddess figure like Lakshmi, Durga or Saraswati and chant the root mantra “Om” or “Aum” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing colors like green, white and yellow is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Punarvasu contentment, slow learners and decent people. Lord Rama is a typical Punarvasu native, with all the ideal attributes.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Aries Navamsa which is ruled by . It stands for adventure, motion and pioneering. The focus lies on group work, attainment of goals and friendship.

The second pada falls on the Taurus Navamsa which is ruled by . It stands for the earthy, fixed and materialistic elements. It is usually associated with hotels, restaurants, import-export industry and tourism.

The third pada falls on the Gemini Navamsa which is ruled by . It stands for imagination, science and mental activities. Being a Vargottama pada, planets produce strong results, especially in the intellectual and mental realm.

The fourth pada falls on the Cancer Navamsa which is ruled by the . It stands for strength and beneficence. The planets in this stage are Vargottama and Pushkara resembling expansiveness, maternity, nurturing spirit and care that bring out the aspects of Punarvasu to the fullest. is exalted at its peak here.

Punarvasu – The Bow

Punarvasu (20.00 Gemini-3.20 Cancer) is ruled by the Mother Goddess, Aditi. This nakshatra constitutes the root of the energy of and translates into the reappearance of goodness. Punarvasu is signified by abode, homecoming, residence, recurrence etc.

The idea of visible infinity is also conveyed by Punarvasu and it has all the desirable qualities. It gives one an impression of a positive renovation from darkness to light. In fact, the interplay of opposites is the essence of this nakshatra.

Behavioral Characteristics

Punarvasu relates to ‘vastuva prapana shakti’ which refers to the power of retrieving objectives or objects. Triumph, renewal and return are indicated by the reference to the regenerative capacity of rain. Punarvasu loves to nurture and harmonize when after a shower, the earth rejuvenates. Hence, the natives of Punarvasu are satisfied people who believe in getting rid of negative energies through hard work. They believe in overcoming obstacles through self-confidence.

The fascinating function of the emotional and mental is something from which Punarvasu derives its strength. The natives are characterized with reason and it represents a state when a child grows out of its mischief to become aware of others’ needs. They are good natured and friendly and the age 9-12 is also ideal for all kinds of spiritual introductions. In fact, Punarvasu relates to spirituality that engenders self-realization. Natives with Punarvasu in the ascendant have an average build and look serene and benevolent. They are pleasant, amiable, and noble.

The simplicity of their views prevents Punarvasu natives from understanding complications, although they succeed in emerging unscathed from accidents, diseases and physical malfunctions. They are homesick, but are willing to travel. On the flip side, natives of this nakshatra tend to stagnate. On the brighter side, Punarvasu loves challenges and almost always succeeds.

The opposing nature of Pollux and Castor give them a duality that gives them a contradictory character. While Castor results in losses, Pollux is responsible for retrieving them and thus the insinuation at recycling and regeneration. Punarvasu is the root word for ‘pun’, ‘puny’, and ‘punitive’ and ‘punctual’, all of which signify the aspects of this nakshatra

Strengths: Good hearted, kind, considerate, friendly, content, nurturing, generous, easily makes connections with others, profound imagination, lives in the moment, prefers simplicity, religious inclination, interest in philosophy and spirituality, purification for spiritual development, strength in communications field, good writers and inspirational speakers, involved in successful projects.

Weakness: Fickle, indecisive, critical, an over-simplified approach to life leads to lack of intelligence, focus on spirituality creates a lack of material drive, lack of foresight brings complications, frequent changes in living situation, unstable relationships, multiple career changes, ill health, over-intellectualizes life, easily bored.

Professions: Tourism, Travel industry, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Trade Industry, Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineers, Scientist, Teachers, Writers, Esoteric Studies, Philosophers, Ministers, Historians, Antique Dealers, Newspaper Industry, Landlord, Building Manager, Maintenance Services, Pilots, Astronauts, Couriers, Artisans, Innovators, Archery, Jobs that require using your hands.

Famous Punarvasus: Bob Hope, Jerry Brown, Ramana Maharshi, Paul Simon.

Favorable Activities: Fresh start for relationships, projects, and activities; weddings; healing; beginning education; beginning construction or laying a foundation; travelling; pilgrimages; agriculture and gardening; imagination; spirituality; meditation; teaching, working with children, buying a home or vehicle.

Unfavorable Activities: Giving or receiving a loan; legal matters, conflict or aggressive action.

Sacred Energy Vortex: Vaaniyambadi Sri Adhidheeswarar

The energy vortex associated with Punarvasu star is located in the North Arcot District near Vellore in Tamil Nadu, India. Those born in the star of Punarvasu should visit this sacred shrine at least once in their lifetime.

Lord Brahma performed fire rituals that caused Goddess Saraswati to lose her oratorical abilities. She performed penance and held great concentration to regain her voice. Goddess Saraswati took the form of Goddess Vani and received assistance from her teacher, Hayagreeva. Lord Shiva commanded Vani to use her glorious voice and sing to him. Thus, the temple is known as Vaaniyambadi. It is at this temple that higher learning and philosophy can be completed in the blink of an eye through the grace of Lord Shiva. This temple is an auspicious site for wisdom.

In the sacred shrine at Vaaniyampadi, Goddess Kalaivani Sri Saraswati Devi incarnated as a woman who cooked for Lord Shiva. On each Punarvasu star day and Full day, she performed an abhishekham to Lord Shiva and offered white flowers to Goddess Saraswati. Those born under Punarvasu star should feed a hungry person and offer prayers to Sri Annpoornai Devi every day. They can offer the food directly to the people or through charities. In addition, these people can offer food to unannounced guests or travelers. This includes offering food to ancestors and pilgrims. Feeding ancestors allows the next generation to prosper and is a good way to prevent family problems.

Punarvasu day is a time of growth and is also a powerful day for teachers to walk around the temple at Vaaniyampadi, from left to right. They can also perform an abhishekham for Lord Sri Adhidheeswarar and Goddess Sri Saraswati. Teachers and those in hotel management should offer prayers for increasing potential in their careers. Offering food on Punarvasu days, Pradosham days, Shivaratri and Wednesdays will benefit the progress of children in education.

Punarvasu natives, your incense is made with the herb Bamboo as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.