Purva Ashadha nakshatra
पूर्वाषाढ़ा20 of 27- Lord: Venus
- Deity: Apas, the water deities
- Where it sits: Sagittarius
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 20-09-2026, 1:43 AM to 4:35 AM, 21 Sep
- 17-10-2026, 9:47 AM to 12:49 PM, 18 Oct
- 13-11-2026, 5:17 PM to 8:25 PM, 14 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
- LordVenus
- DeityApas, the water deities
- SymbolAn elephant's tusk and a fan
- GanaManushya
- YoniMonkey
- ElementFire
- MotivationMoksha
- DoshaPitta
- GenderMale
- Where it sits13°20' – 26°40' Sagittarius
About Purva Ashadha nakshatra
Purva Ashadha means 'the first unconquered'. Its devatas are the Apas, the waters. Like water, this nakshatra makes its way — slowly, but it does not stop.
What they are like
- Does not accept defeat
- Wins people over
- Full of self-belief
- A tie to water and travel
- Deep feelings
- Independent thinking
- Inspires others
- Rises slowly but steadily
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Does not bend in a hard time
- Effective when they speak
- Can fight a long battle
- Gathers people around them
Weak side
- Holds on to stubbornness
- Thinks only their own view is right
- Spends too much
- Finds it hard to take advice
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhu (भू) | Leo |
| 2 | Dha (धा) | Virgo |
| 3 | Pha (फा) | Libra |
| 4 | Dha (ढा) | Scorpio |
Work that suits
- Water and shipping
- Law and argument
- Art and music
- Import and export
- Publicity and public relations
Watch in health
- Thighs and hips
- Lungs
- Dehydration
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ अद्भ्यो नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Friday.
Remedies
- Worship Lakshmi ji on Friday
- Chant 'Om Shum Shukraya Namah'
- Wear white
- Help clean a river or a water body
- Donate curd and rice
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.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Purva Ashadha is ruled by Venus. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Venus for someone born in Purva Ashadha.
Which rashi does Purva Ashadha nakshatra fall in?
All of Purva Ashadha sits in Sagittarius — from 13°20' to 26°40'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Purva Ashadha nakshatra be named with?
Bhu, Dha, Pha or Dha, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Purva Ashadha's gana is Manushya and its yoni is Monkey. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.