Purva Ashadha nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Purva Ashadha nakshatra meaning
- Purva Ashadha
- nakshatra
- Venus
- Apas
- conviction
Purva Ashadha is the twentieth nakshatra, in sidereal Sagittarius. It is ruled by Venus and its deity is Apas, goddess of the waters. It is the nakshatra of invincibility, conviction and purification.
Where is Purva Ashadha in the zodiac?
Purva Ashadha spans 13°20' to 26°40' of sidereal Sagittarius. On the full zodiac circle that is 253°20' to 266°40', the 20th of the 27 nakshatras.
Purva Ashadha: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by Venus (Shukra). Its deity is Apas, goddess of the waters. Water cleanses, gives life and finds its way around every obstacle.
Purva Ashadha: the symbol and its meaning
Its symbol is an elephant's tusk or a fan: the tusk for strength and invincibility, the fan for coolness and renewal.
Purva Ashadha personality traits
Purva Ashadha people are confident, persuasive and idealistic. They believe in their own truth and easily convince others.
- Confidence
- A gift for persuasion
- Stubbornness
What is Purva Ashadha good for?
Traditionally Purva Ashadha is good for purification, debate, work with water and anything that takes determination.
- Debate and persuasion
- Work connected with water
- Cleansing rituals