Punarvasu nakshatra
पुनर्वसु7 of 27- Lord: Jupiter
- Deity: Aditi
- Where it sits: Gemini / Cancer
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 04-10-2026, 1:30 AM to 12:14 AM, 5 Oct
- 31-10-2026, 7:12 AM to 5:40 AM, 1 Nov
- 27-11-2026, 3:09 PM to 12:50 PM, 28 Nov
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordJupiter
- DeityAditi
- SymbolA bow and quiver
- GanaDeva
- YoniCat
- ElementAir
- MotivationKama
- DoshaVata
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits20°00' – 3°20' Gemini / Cancer
About Punarvasu nakshatra
Punarvasu means 'the light returns'. Its devi is Aditi, mother of the gods. This nakshatra is about coming back: what broke gets built again.
What they are like
- Generous by nature
- Falls and stands up again
- Keeps a sense of contentment
- Thinks of other people's good
- Drawn to learning and teaching
- Deeply attached to home
- Likes simplicity
- Forgives
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Starts again after a loss
- People trust them
- Good at teaching
- Keeps a clean heart
Weak side
- Repeats the same mistake
- Puts off decisions
- Trusts more than they should
- Contentment sometimes turns into idleness
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ke (के) | Aries |
| 2 | Ko (को) | Taurus |
| 3 | Ha (हा) | Gemini |
| 4 | Hi (ही) | Cancer |
Work that suits
- Teaching and writing
- Religion and counselling
- Travel and transport
- Trade, import and export
- Social work
Watch in health
- Chest and lungs
- Shoulders
- Digestion
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ अदित्यै नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Thursday.
Remedies
- Worship Vishnu ji on Thursday
- Chant 'Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah'
- Wear yellow
- Donate gram dal and turmeric
- Respect teachers and elders
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
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Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Jupiter for someone born in Punarvasu.
Which rashi does Punarvasu nakshatra fall in?
Punarvasu spans two rashis: the first part is in Gemini and the rest in Cancer.
Which syllable should a baby born in Punarvasu nakshatra be named with?
Ke, Ko, Ha or Hi, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu's gana is Deva and its yoni is Cat. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.