Nakshatra 20 of 27 · Sagittarius
Purva Ashadha.
A fan or an elephant's tusk
Purva Ashadha is the invincible. Confident and persuasive, it purifies and inspires, and does not accept defeat.
- Lord
- Venus (Shukra)
- Deity
- Apas, the waters
- Span
- 13°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius
- Syllables
- Bhu · Dha · Pha · Dha
- Gana
- Manushya
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Yoni
- Monkey (male)
- Dasha years
- 20 (Venus)
Four quarters
The padas of Purva Ashadha
Each pada is 3°20′ and falls in its own navamsa (D9) sign — the chart astrologers read for marriage and inner strength. Each also carries the syllable traditionally used for names.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′–16°40′ Sagittarius | Leo | Bhu |
| 2 | 16°40′–20° Sagittarius | Virgo | Dha |
| 3 | 20°–23°20′ Sagittarius | Libra | Pha |
| 4 | 23°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius | Scorpio | Dha |
Temperament
The nature of Purva Ashadha
Gifts
- Conviction
- Persuasion
- Inspiring others
Lessons
- Pride
- Stubbornness
- Overconfidence
Work that suits Purva Ashadha
- Law and debate
- Shipping and water
- Motivation and media
Guna Milan
Purva Ashadha in a match
When two charts are matched, the birth nakshatras decide four of the eight kootas: Tara, which compares the two nakshatras with each other, and these three, which belong to Purva Ashadha itself.
Gana · temperament
Manushya
Human temperament: balanced between ideals and worldly needs.
Nadi · constitution
Madhya (Pitta)
Partners of the same nadi score none of its eight points — the classic nadi dosha.
Yoni · instinct
Monkey, male
Yoni compares natural instincts and intimacy through the animal of each nakshatra.
Vimshottari
Where your dashas begin
The nakshatra of your Moon at birth chooses the first chapter of your life. A Moon in Purva Ashadha opens in Venus's mahadasha, and the periods follow in this order.
- Venus20 years
- Sun6 years
- Moon10 years
- Mars7 years
- Rahu18 years
- Jupiter16 years
- Saturn19 years
- Mercury17 years
- Ketu7 years
Questions
Purva Ashadha, briefly answered
Who rules Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Purva Ashadha is ruled by Venus (Shukra) in the Vimshottari system, and its presiding deity is Apas, the waters.
What are the name syllables for Purva Ashadha?
The four padas of Purva Ashadha are linked to the syllables Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha. Traditionally a name beginning with the syllable of one's birth pada is considered auspicious.
Which sign is Purva Ashadha in?
Purva Ashadha spans 13°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius, entirely within Sagittarius.
Which dasha does a Moon in Purva Ashadha begin with?
A person born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha begins life in Venus's mahadasha, a 20-year period. How much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra.
What is the gana, nadi and yoni of Purva Ashadha?
Purva Ashadha is of Manushya gana, Madhya (Pitta) nadi, and its yoni is the male monkey. All three are weighed in Guna Milan.
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