Punarvasu Nakshatra Astrology in India

Punarvasu Nakshatra in Astrology makes one optimistic, self-confident, honest, gives overly simplistic life and one who lives in the moment as it comes. The native is jovial and humorous, sweet spoken, lover of harmony, social, friendly, and has a good nature.

Punarvasu Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology is one of the Tiryaka Mukhi Nakshatras (or the Nakshatras which have their mouths curved). In these Nakshatras, things related to roads, dams, the expansion of metals, chariots, boats, etc., can be auspiciously begun and performed.

Symbol: A House

The symbol of Punarvasu is a house. The house indicates that the Jeeva got the body or a new house.

Deity: Goddess Aadhithi

Aadhithi, who is the parent of the universe and the one who establishes the universe, brings up the twins of Punarvasu by feeding the offerings. The ruling deity of Punarvasu Nakshathra is Goddess Aadhithi. Aadhithi can be split into Aadhi (beginning) and Ethi(end). It means the one that exists at the beginning and the end. She is the wife of sage Kashyapa, and she gives birth to all Gods.

Aadhithi, with sage Kashyapa, has 33 sons, out of which 12 are called Aadhithya. She is also the mother of God Indhra. Based on the description, it appears that the Earth is also called Aadhithi. She is a fertile land where seeds can germinate, and seedlings can grow into plants. In the case of the pregnancy cycle, this period is of ovulation of an egg.

Aadhithi is also called the mother of eight sons i.e., importance, ego, the sun, and 5 senses. She gives happiness and is a Goddess of salvation. She enlightens life with her halo. She demonstrates pure feelings in human form. She removes all pains, sufferings, and sins.

Characteristics of Punarvasu Nakshatra in Astrology

The animal of Punarvasu Nakshatra is the female cat. A female cat is moody, loves to hunt, and is far more territorial than a male cat.
They chew their claw, enjoy fresh food and water. A cat in the wild would rather sleep in a den than a fluffy bed because they are hunters, and they need to feel safe.
Cats are smarter than dogs and can easily open doors, fridge, and get into any space they feel like.
In ancient times, a cat was the symbolism of royalty. In the great culture of ancient Egypt, which is few thousand years old, the cat was not only a symbol of royal status, but also mysticism.
Cats have the ability to see spirits, give omens, and help their owner to increase their psychic powers. This is why a psychic with a cat is always seen in movies.
Punarvasu natives are natural protectors of the zodiac. They always feel they must protect things around them and their loved ones.
Punarvasu, in the Cancer side of the zodiac, can become moody and stubborn.
The natives must always have fresh food and clean water.
On the Gemini side, these natives are excellent hunters, although on the Cancer side, they are still hunters but will only hunt when necessary and not for sports.
Punarvasu is the birth star of Lord Rama, the Indian God, who was the 7th reincarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The story of Lord Rama is what simply plays out in the life of a Punarvasu native.
Lord Rama was born in a royal family and had a stepmother who favored her own son (Bharata) over him to be the next king of the kingdom.
He wandered with his younger brother (Laxman) and wife (Sita) in the forest, but towards the end, Sita was abducted by Ravan, the intelligent demon.
Rama sought the assistance of an army of divine monkeys and their leader, Hanuman, to get Sita back.
They crossed into Sri Lanka by throwing rocks in the ocean as a bridge and walked across.
After completing his exile term, Rama eventually defeated Ravana, got his wife back, and returned to his kingdom.

Attributes of Punarvasu Nakshatra in Astrology

Spread from 20'00" degrees Gemini (Mithun) up to 3'20" Cancer (Karaka).
Punarvasu is derived from 'Puna' & 'Vasu', which means return, renewal, restoration, or repetition.
The 12 Adityas were born of Kashyapa in the womb of Aditi.
The 12 Vasus are Indra, Vishnu, Vaga, Twashta, Varun, Aryamana, Pusa, Mitra, Agni, Parjyanya, Vivaswan and Dinakar.
The mother, Aditi, of whom the Gods are born, is the repository of everything good - truth, generosity, magnanimity, purity, aristocracy, beauty, and renown. It follows that this star is the cause for these virtues.
Punarvasu signifies to start afresh after breaking off, to start a new life, and to come back from a distant land.
It stands for freedom from restriction, limitation and boundless space.

Description of Punarvasu Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology Treatise

According to Hora Sara

The native born in Purnavasu Nakshatra will be liberal in giving away donations, be happy, of good qualities, a dunce, and sick. He will be satisfied with a small income and be a little wise.

According to Jataka Parijata

If at a native's birth, the Moon is in Punarvasu, he will be dull-witted, strong in wealth, famed, learned, and lusting for women.

According to Sage Narada

The native born in Punarvasu will be mean-minded, charming in appearance, patient in disposition, be happy with the least, and will walk fast.

According to Brihat Samhita

The native born under the star Punarvasu will be self-controlled, happy, of good character, dull-witted, ailing, very thirsty, and easily satisfied.

Punarvasu Nakshatra Pada Description

Punarvasu Nakshatra 1^st Pada

1st Pada of Punarvasu Nakshatra is ruled by Aries Navamsa (Governed by Mars).
Those born in the first pada of Punaravasu Nakshatra star are stingy, serve old people, have sensual looks, are affected by sickness, unstable, intelligent, cruel, daring, capable, and handsome.
Those born in the first pada of Punaravasu Nakshatra are active, aggressive, go-getters, of a mind which is goal-oriented and ambitious, fast communicators, sometimes frank, possess people skills, many friends, and love working in groups.
Those born in the first pada of Punaravasu Nakshatra are adventurers, putting things in motion, pioneer, having a spirit of building and creating, curious about creation, technical minded, engineers, architects, and providing to build a foundation.
Those born in the first pada of Punaravasu Nakshatra are working for the greater good, putting many little pieces into a big one, hyper-focused, accomplishing one task at a time, and patient in acquiring skills.

Punarvasu Nakshatra 2^nd Pada

2nd Pada of Punarvasu Nakshatra is ruled by Taurus Navamsa (Governed by Taurus).
Those born in the second pada of Punaravasu Nakshatra are famous, bright, witty, wide-eyed, helping others, and enjoy all things. They are devoted to Gods and acquire great fame.
Those born in the second pada of Punaravasu Nakshatra use financial resources, build finances, make money, and increase value.
Those born in the second pada of Punaravasu Nakshatra are great managers, good at spreading around finances, and getting the most from investments.
Those born in the second pada of Punaravasu Nakshatra are looking for multiple ways to generate money, having two careers, many jobs, working with travel, interest in foreign currency, hotels, travel agencies, tourism sectors, imports, and exports.