Nakshatra (Punarvasu, Vishaka, Purva Bhadrapada) Ruled by Jupiter

Punuravasu Nakshatra in Astrology


Punarvasu Nakshatra: Range20°00’ Gemini - 3°20’ Cancer.
Ruling Planet:
Deity: Aditi, Mother of all demigods.
Symbol: Bow & Arrow.
Gana (nature): Deva (God).
Animal symbol: Female cat.
Sounds: kay, ko, haa, hee.
Primary Motivation: Artha, material prosperity.

Punarvasu Nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet mercury (Gemini 20° 00’) and moon (Cancer 3° 20’) ruled by planet . This nakshatra revels in abstract thought and has a lively and profound imagination. Punarvasu Nakshatra is the seventh Nakshatra called ‘’The Star of Renewal’’. This nakshatra mainly reside in the constellation of Gemini, the twin. It consists of five stars, including Castor and Pollux. The last pada is placed in cancer, the crab. Punarvasu, The star of renewal, which means purifying, cleansing, excellent, and good. The primary symbols of this illuminating nakshatra are a bow and a quiver of arrows. Punarvasu means “the return of the light” and has the divine ability to bring spiritual light into darkness. Punarvasu reflects purity, satya (truth) and strong moral values and strong sense of virtue of right and wrong. They keep up their word and uphold promises given by them. If the person may become materialistic well selfish, but will always return to the balanced, and correct path. Rehabilitation (‘’The Star of Renewal’’) is a key word here, and change in personality. Punarvasu Nakshatra brings about the return of energy and vitality, like the return of the monsoon rains after the dry season. It causes our creative growths and inspirations to be renewed. It denotes the ideas of abode, residence, back to home, sojourn, recurrence, commencement, to shine or grow bright again, to enter into life again.

The Ruling Deity is the Mother Goddess Aditi, who bestows her creative abundance on all who seek her blessings. Her power is the ability to gain wealth or substance. Aditi is the earth Goddess who grants all abundance and gives birth to all the Gods. Aditi, the mother goddess, is beyond form and boundless. She is goddess of space and also of the earth. Punarvasu people love freedom and expansion. The have the natural ability to create wealth and prosperity. It is a deva nakshatra with the primary motivation of artha or material prosperity. due to influence of jupiter and mercury, great potential in the communication field can blossom here. Persons born in Punarvasu Star attract others by their sweet talk. Its primary symbol is a quiver of arrows, which reflect the ability to launch successful projects. The lunar influence gives contentment, slow learners and decent people. In Punarvasu, the native is possessed of profound intelligence, capable of delving into and understand all manner of philosophical and metaphysical belief.

The shadow side of this Lunar mansions is tendency to over intellectualize life experience, which can produce a critical nature. This true in first three pada, which falls in the sign of Gemini. Mental vacillation may also be experienced at the cusp of this lunar mansion. Those born in this nakshatra have trials in their life.

Punarvasu Nakshatra Pada 1: Falls in Aries Navamsa and is ruled by . This pada relates to the moveable, adventurous and pioneering side of Punarvasu. Focus here is on friendships, goals and group work.

Punarvasu Nakshatra Pada 2: Falls in Taurus Navamsa ruled by . This pada relates to the materialistic, aspect of life.

Punarvasu Nakshatra Pada 3: Falls in Gemini Navamsa ruled by . This pada focus on mental activities, imagination and science.

Punarvasu Nakshatra Pada 4: Falls in Cancer Navamsa ruled by . This pada is a maternal, nurturing and expansive pada, which brings out the mothering quality of Punarvasu to the fullest. finds its maximum exaltation here.

Ascendant in Punarvasu Nakshatra: One can refer to the many images of Rama, incarnation of Vishnu, to understand the appearance of this nakshatra (especially the part which lies in Cancer). These people are charitable, and successful in business.

in Punarvasu Nakshatra: purifying, cleansing, they are givers and famous, great intellectual prowess, gifts in the communication fields, happy, friendly, and good social status.

in Punarvasu Nakshatra: Emotionally overwhelmed, self-controlled, religiously inclined, fickle nature, and indecisive. The moon on Punarvasu indicates a person with strong inner resources and ability to bounce back from difficulties.

in Punarvasu Nakshatra: Aggressive, active, enthusiastic, motivated, freedom loving, action towards good goals.

in Punarvasu Nakshatra: Thoughtful, intelligent, thinker, good speech, speak very clearly, learned in the sciences, soft and sweet voice, writing skill, and self-publishing, .

in Punarvasu Nakshatra: Philosophical, inspirational, charitable and spiritual in nature, which gives wisdom, natural educators, with pronounced interest in religious belief systems and ritual traditions.

in Punarvasu Nakshatra: Poetic, passionate, fun loving, acting skill, interested in personal decorated with gems and gold ornaments.

in Punarvasu Nakshatra: is significator for unhappiness, obstacles and destruction. It destroys the old bad habits to bring new good life.

in Punarvasu Nakshatra: in Punarvasu deals with the wandering mind in search of its true identity and creates a psychological need to mother and love others.

in Punarvasu Nakshatra: in Punarvasu is learning to love ourselves spiritually, and it gradually bring a change towards awareness, peace and happiness

Vishaka Nakshatra in Astrology

Vishaka Nakshatra: Range 20°00’ Libra - 03°20’ Scorpio.
Ruling Planet: .
Deity: God of fire.
Symbol: Archway, potter’s wheel.
Gana (Nature): Rakshasa (demon).
Animal Symbol: Male tiger.
Sounds: Thee, Thoo, They, Tho.
Primary motivation: Dharma, Right activity.

Vishaka Nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet venus ( libra ) and mars ( scorpio) ruled by planet jupiter. Vishaka is the sixteenth Nakshatra called ‘’The Star of Purpose’’. It resides in the constellation of Libra and consists of four star forming the scales while extending towards the sign of the scorpion. This nakshatra called ‘’the forked’’ or two branched’’. The symbol ‘’two branch’’ means that, native often offered two different path in life, and they have to make a conscious choice to stay on the right one. The other symbols associated with Vishakha are an archway or triumphal gateway decorated leaves a potter’s wheel. The potter's wheel as a symbol of the nakshatra represents the great turmoil and whirlwind produced by this influence. The symbolism points to transformation in life, and moving towards spiritual path. The primary motivation of Vishakha nakshatra is trying to achieve higher goals of life, and purification of the soul through hard work (tapas). These natives are good planners, they do not act impulsively. The inherent nature of cultivation and then reaping the harvest takes time, means these natives are very patient and persistent.

The Deities of Vishakha are Indra and Agni. Indra is the Sanskrit word “indriyas”, or senses. so there is the ability to master control over one’s senses. Controlling one’s senses is essential to achieve higher states of spiritual evolution. Indra achieved his power through self-sacrifice and deep meditation. Agni is the God of the fire, and burning desire is the theme of transformation. The three quarters of Vishakha within Libra provide affluence, comfort, and the pleasant experiences of life, which all come under the domain of Indra, the king of the gods and ruler of heaven. The last quarter of the asterism, falling in Scorpio, is full of the trials and tribulations which are essential for every kind of transformation. is the ruling planet which gives enthusiasm, faith, optimism and hope for the future and reflecting the deep connection with one’s soul purpose. It gives the power to achieve many and various fruits in life. Vishaka is reflected through plowing or cultivation and finally obtaining the fruits of harvest. They often will make good farmers and gardeners. Vishakha natives will cultivate their ideas and creations until they have reached perfection. The deities are ones of lightning and fire, so therefore are extremely intense and often will disregard others in their pursuit of their desire. The power of Vishaka to give patience and determination to accomplish work is very strong for creating the foundation of success.

The Shadow side can be an aggressive, dictatorial nature. A quarrelsome personality may be present here. There can be issues with suppressed anger and frustration. These people have kind of bitterness and resentment which may result in dissatisfaction with the existing conditions of life, restlessness, and a great psychological turmoil raging within. They have strong sexual appetite, which often leads to infidelity in married life, non-fulfillment of promises in personal relationships. They have a envy and jealous attitude and It is very difficult for them to hide these feelings and due to these feelings they are not able to contribute to help others. They get success in relationship later in life. They are extremely competitive, with their harsh opinions they may force their will and ideas on others. They using others to get what they want. They need to be careful not to win the every battle.

Vishaka Nakshatra Pada 1: Falls in Navamsa falls in Aries and is ruled by . This pada is all about energy, impulse, and social ambition. Here focus on relationship but likely to dominate with passion and no commitment.

Vishaka Nakshatra Pada 2: Falls in Navamsa falls in Taurus ruled by .This pada gives strong the material ambition and gives success in venusian stuff. Endurance and durability are the hallmark of this pada.

Vishaka Nakshatra Pada 3: Falls in Navamsa falls in Gemini ruled by . This pada is more thoughtful, communicative, philosophical and have religious attitude. The native is jovial and little bit open minded.

Vishaka Nakshatra Pada 4: Falls in Navamsa falls in Cancer ruled by . This pada is most pointed one and transformative through emotional turmoil and making highly volatile and dangerous pada.

Ascendant in Vishaka Nakshatra: Can be wise, devoted to forms of worship, politically inclined, aggressive, impatient, and easily angered.

in Vishaka Nakshatra: Relationship oriented, believing enjoying life, or self-centered, ambitious, introverted, secretive nature, and research oriented.

in Vishaka Nakshatra: Bright appearance, attractive, attracts a crowd, and humanitarian and intense in feelings. Debilitated in last pada where shadow side of this nakshatra can be found.

in Vishaka Nakshatra: Interested in the material pleasures, have strong sexual appitite, sexual relationship oriented, aggressive, secretive and harsh in actions if in last pada.

in Vishaka Nakshatra: Good writer, pleasing communication, artistic, if in last pada then too much thinking and confusion in thought process.

in Vishaka Nakshatra: here brings the fire of God and his word for humankind. natural love for following scriptures and ritual can make them advocate of lawful marriages and business deal. Can be an great priest who performs wedding.

in Vishaka Nakshatra: Can be Judge, deal maker, harmonious, peace loving, balanced in nature. if in last pada then have interest in secret and in occult knowledge.

in Vishaka Nakshatra: in Vishakha nakshatra brings more decisive power. Determination and focus are key terms associated with Vishakha. There is a consistent drive for to achieve one’s goals.

in Vishaka Nakshatra: in vishaka creates a sense of dissatisfaction with both the material and the spiritual sides of life. first experience sensuality to the extreme with romance and sexual adventures, and later moves into the spiritual aspect.

in Vishaka Nakshatra: is the planetary ruler it gives wisdom to move towards a spiritual life. in Vishakha suggests that in a past life the soul understood the knowledge of moksha, but the life was essentially human and full of material and sexual issues.

People with strong natal placements in Vishakha (, Ascendant, or ) are often devotees of Krishna.

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra in Astrology
Purva Bhadrapada: Range 20°00’ aquarius - 03°20' pieces.
Ruling Planet: jupiter
Deity: Ajikapada, an ancient fire dragon.
Symbol: Swords or two front legs of funeral cot, man with two face
Gana (nature): Manushya (human).
Animal symbol: Male lion.
Sounds: say, so, daa, dee.
Primary motivation: Artha, Material Prosperity.

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet (Aquarius) and ruled by planet jupiter. Purva Bhadrapada is the twenty fifth Nakshatra called ‘’The Winged Horse’’. Purva Bhadrapada consist of two bright stars, Merkab and Scheat. Its main symbol is the sword, two front part of a funeral cot, and two faced man. Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra people are unique, eccentric, passionate, opinionated, and mystical. Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra relate to the ‘’lucky feet’’ or the ‘’feet of stool or bench’’. combined with the next nakshatra uttarabhadrapada forms ‘’bruning pair’’. both lunar mansion create a fiery temperament. the animal symbol is male lion these people are very focused on an ideal or vision for the future. They like to work for universal goals that uplift the humanity. The ruling planets jupiter gives them deep philosophical wisdom and independent behavior. they love to escape or run away from the constraints of social rules and norms. they like to travel to the beat of their own drummer. They believe in the idea that beaten path for the beaten people.

The deity of Purva Bhadra is Aja Ekapad, the ‘’one-footed goat’’ or unicorn which relate to rudra the god of storm. Aja Ekapada worshiped as a form of Agni of Lord Shiva the God of fire. It gives the fire to raise a spiritual person up in life (yajamana udyamana shakti). Purva Bhadra grants a universal view through internal purification. This rises up our spiritual aspiration in life and takes us out of the domain of selfish behavior. Aja Ekapad is the cosmic or celestial form of Agni or the sacred fire. It rises up our spiritual aspiration in life. Although their primary motivation is material property. They possess good speaking ability and are skilled in earning in money. A funeral cot denotes our exit from the world. It signifies after doing our worldly duties we prepare for retiring to leave this world and looking for moksa. The symbol is a double-faced man. Poorvabhadrapada raises up our spiritual aspiration in life and takes us out of the domain of selfish behavior. This is a transformational nakshatra where they will sacrifice themselves for a higher cause, to make a difference in the world.

The shadow side of this Lunar mansions is having a fiery quality. These people are angry, impulsive, and have anxious personality. They can be cynical and speak in harsh or critical way. They try to impose their idealistic principles and philosophy on others. They can be fearful, nervous, and worrisome when confronted with stressful life. Aja-Ekapada can be seen as the ruling deity of all types of black magic and that is why individuals deeply influenced by this asterism are attracted to or practice black magic. They can have wavering or unstable mind or can be stingy and miserly. Pain, suffering, injuries, from falls, accidents, or attack can occur. Its alternative symbol is 'a man with two faces means they possess the ability to see issues from different point of views. Another alternative symbol is 'a Single ray of '. This relates to the gloomy aspect of this nakshatra where all hope is at the minimum and the light at the end of the tunnel is very faint.

This is basically a purificatory nakshatra. When the old has fallen into decay it has to be destroyed for the new to take birth. The destructive fires of Rudra aim to achieve exactly that. Souls pay for their past life bad karmas through penance and retribution under the burning fires of this nakshatra.
Purva Bhadrapada Pada 1: Falls in Aries Navamsa and is ruled by . This pada brings out the most aggressive side of this nakshatra. The energy here is more action oriented. It gives tremendous determination to achieve one's goals.

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 2: Falls in Taurus Navamsa ruled by . This pada relates to the more indulgent side of this nakshatra. The energy here is more earthy and the natives are likely to interested in dark sides of life.

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 3: Falls in Gemini Navamsa ruled by . This pada is more mental side of the nakshatra. The energy expressed here more communicative and in a learning way.

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 4: Falls in Cancer Navamsa ruled by . This pada has an extremely diabolical quality, in the sense that it can be extremely benign or extremely dangerous.

Ascendant in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Philosophical nature, good public speaker, strong attractions, fond of travel, and money.

in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Creative intelligence, dislike routine, need variety, good writing skill, independent, and like seclusion.

in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Spiritual, have good teaching skill, occult knowledge, clever in executing work, and intelligent.

in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Impulsive, irritated, tendency to have conflicts, lose his power in this nakshatra.

in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Have good intellectual level. They are often successful in the business world due to their primary motivation toward materialistic gains.

in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: The person have interest in darker side of knowledge (tantra, occult science), have good judgmental power, and have generous nature.

in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: The person loves in very a eccentric way and can be indulgent. There is pleasure in gaining knowledge from religion, philosophy, and spirituality.

in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: The person is very social, indifferent, unique, way of working. Philanthropist and humanitarian.

in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: in purvabhadrapada gives the courage to the soul to change the course of its life. brings real transformation in the native life. These people start to look at beauty beyond the physical attributes.

in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: in Purva Bhadra shows a past life of idealism where the individual soul had the courage to change its course and discover the true meaning of life. The native has completed most of the struggles in his past life.