Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
पूर्वाषाढा
Nakshatra 20 of 27 · 253.33° to 266.67° · lord Venus
Invincible, proud and inspiring -- the star of early victory.
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Lord
Venus
Deity
Apas (the waters)
Symbol
Elephant tusk
Gana
Manushya
Yoni
Monkey
Nadi
Madhya
Shakti
Power of invigoration
Personality
Confident, persuasive and idealistic, energising those around you.
Career
Suits law, teaching, public speaking, travel, shipping and water-related work.
Relationships
Charming and loyal; you need admiration and shared ideals.
Spiritual tendencies
Purification through water and right conviction.
The four padas
- ✦ Pada 1 -- Moon in Dhanu; names traditionally begin with “Bhu”.
- ✦ Pada 2 -- Moon in Dhanu; names traditionally begin with “Dha”.
- ✦ Pada 3 -- Moon in Dhanu; names traditionally begin with “Pha”.
- ✦ Pada 4 -- Moon in Dhanu; names traditionally begin with “Dha”.
Strengths: Confidence, Persuasion, Optimism. Challenges: Stubbornness, Pride. These are general traits -- your whole chart refines them.
The 27 nakshatras
1. Ashwini
2. Bharani
3. Krittika
4. Rohini
5. Mrigashira
6. Ardra
7. Punarvasu
8. Pushya
9. Ashlesha
10. Magha
11. Purva Phalguni
12. Uttara Phalguni
13. Hasta
14. Chitra
15. Swati
16. Vishakha
17. Anuradha
18. Jyeshtha
19. Mula
20. Purva Ashadha
21. Uttara Ashadha
22. Shravana
23. Dhanishta
24. Shatabhisha
25. Purva Bhadrapada
26. Uttara Bhadrapada
27. Revati