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Punarvasu Nakshatra
Punarvasu means 'the light that returns.' Ruled by Aditi, mother of the gods, it governs restoration — the arrow retrieved, the traveler home, the second chance that lands better than the first attempt ever could.
| Sidereal span | 20°00′ Gemini – 3°20′ Cancer (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aditi (the boundless mother) |
| Symbol | A bow and quiver |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter — a Punarvasu Moon begins life in a Jupiter mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| In a word | renewal, return, optimism |
Moon in Punarvasu (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Punarvasu is resilient and philosophical — it loses and recovers gracefully, and its optimism is earned rather than naive.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Jupiter — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Punarvasu begins life in a Jupiter mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Punarvasu mean?
A Moon in Punarvasu is resilient and philosophical — it loses and recovers gracefully, and its optimism is earned rather than naive.
What is the symbol and deity of Punarvasu?
Punarvasu’s symbol is a bow and quiver, and its presiding deity is Aditi (the boundless mother). Its span is 20°00′ Gemini – 3°20′ Cancer (Lahiri sidereal).