Punarvasu Nakshatra — The Lunar Mansion of Return of light
Punarvasu is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Located in Mithuna 20:00-Karka 3:20, it is ruled by Jupiter (Guru) and presided over by the deity Aditi. Its symbol is the Bow & Quiver.
Return of light, renewal, prosperity, optimism, and the restoration of goodness. Mother Aditi nurtures all creation.
Core Attributes
- Ruling Planet: Jupiter (Guru)
- Deity: Aditi
- Symbol: Bow & Quiver
- Zodiac Range: Mithuna 20:00-Karka 3:20
Personality Traits
Natives born under Punarvasu Nakshatra carry the energy of their ruling planet Jupiter (Guru) and deity Aditi. This combination shapes their core personality, career inclinations, relationship patterns, and spiritual path. Understanding your birth Nakshatra is considered even more precise than knowing your Rashi, as it narrows your cosmic blueprint to a 13-degree arc of the zodiac.
Career & Profession
Punarvasu natives excel in fields connected to their deity’s domain and ruling planet’s significations. Their professional path often reflects the symbolic meaning of this Nakshatra — whether through healing, leadership, creativity, research, or service.
Compatibility
Nakshatra compatibility (Ashta Koota matching) is the primary method used in Vedic astrology for marriage matching. Punarvasu’s compatibility with other Nakshatras is determined through the Yoni (animal symbol), Gana (temperament), Nadi (constitution), and Vashya (mutual attraction) parameters.