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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.
Marrying (or matching) with a Punarvasu Moon? See Punarvasu's computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras — ashtakoota guna milan, scored.
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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).
Which nakshatra is compatible with Punarvasu?
Compatibility is scored pair by pair in ashtakoota guna milan (36 points across eight kootas). Punarvasu's computed matches with all 27 nakshatras — best and worst — are on the Punarvasu kundli-matching page.