Punarvasu Nakshatra
20° Gemini–3°20′ Cancer
Ruling Planet
Jupiter
Deity
Aditi
Symbol
Bow & Quiver
Degrees
20° Gemini–3°20′ Cancer
Number
7
Padas
4
Four Padas of Punarvasu
Pada 1
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Pada 2
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Pada 3
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Pada 4
Cancer
Navamsa: Cancer
Classical Significance
Punarvasu is the 7th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Aditi and its ruling planet is Jupiter, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Bow & Quiver encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Punarvasu express the qualities of Jupiter filtered through the archetypal energy of Aditi.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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