Nakshatra 7 of 27
Punarvasu Nakshatra
A Nakshatra of return, renewal and safe repetition — resilient and optimistic, associated with recovery, homecoming and second chances.
favorableChara (movable)Ruled by Jupiter
Sign span (computed)
Mithuna / Karka
80°00′–93°20′ of the zodiac
Ruling planet &
Jupiter · 16 years
period length
Deity & symbol
a quiver of arrows
Deity: Aditi (mother of the gods)
the power to gain wealth or substance again
Temperament & matching attributes
- : Deva (divine) — gentle, generous and refined by temperament.
- : Cat — the animal symbol used in compatibility.
- : Aadi (Vata) — the first Nadi group. The heaviest koota in Kundali matching.
These feed the 36-point Kundali matching score.
Name sounds by pada
Each of the four quarters () of Punarvasu has a traditional starting sound for a baby's name:
Pada 1: Ke (के)Pada 2: Ko (को)Pada 3: Ha (हा)Pada 4: Hi (ही)
Looking for a name? See Punarvasu baby names.
Frequently Asked Questions
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