Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
13°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius
Ruling Planet
Venus
Deity
Apas (Water)
Symbol
Elephant Tusk
Degrees
13°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius
Number
20
Padas
4
Four Padas of Purva Ashadha
Pada 1
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Pada 2
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Pada 3
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Pada 4
Sagittarius
Navamsa: Sagittarius
Classical Significance
Purva Ashadha is the 20th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Apas (Water) and its ruling planet is Venus, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Elephant Tusk encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Purva Ashadha express the qualities of Venus filtered through the archetypal energy of Apas (Water).
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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