Punarvasu nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Punarvasu nakshatra meaning
- Punarvasu
- nakshatra
- Jupiter
- Aditi
- renewal
Punarvasu is the seventh nakshatra, running from sidereal Gemini into Cancer. It is ruled by Jupiter and its deity is Aditi. It is the nakshatra of renewal, hope and return.
Where is Punarvasu in the zodiac?
Punarvasu runs from 20° of sidereal Gemini to 3°20' of Cancer. On the full zodiac circle that is 80° to 93°20', the 7th of the 27 nakshatras.
Punarvasu: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by Jupiter (Guru). Its deity is Aditi, mother of the gods and image of the boundless sky. She stands for abundance, protection and the power of return.
Punarvasu: the symbol and its meaning
The symbol of Punarvasu is a bow and quiver. The arrow returns to the quiver, as a person returns home or light returns after a storm.
Punarvasu personality traits
Punarvasu people are optimistic, generous and forgiving. They get back on their feet quickly and give others hope.
- Optimism
- Kindness and generosity
- A love of simplicity
What is Punarvasu good for?
The name Punarvasu means "good again". Traditionally it favors return, renewal and moving into a new home.
- Renewal and second chances
- Moving into a new home
- Returning from a journey