Purva Ashadha nakshatra
पूर्वाषाढ़ा · 13°20′ – 26°40′ Sagittarius · ruled by Venus, presided over by Apas.
Quick facts
Persuasive · idealistic · energetic. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.
| Pada | Span | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 253°20′ – 256°40′ | Cancer | Bhu |
| Pada 2 | 256°40′ – 260°00′ | Leo | Dha |
| Pada 3 | 260°00′ – 263°20′ | Libra | Pha |
| Pada 4 | 263°20′ – 266°40′ | Scorpio | Dha |
A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Uttara Ashadha; before it, in Mula.
Apas, the waters, bring eloquence and an unshakable belief in one's ideals. Natives are persuasive, earnest and hard to discourage.
Law, politics, marketing, teaching, sports and social campaigns.
Digestion, skin and fluid balance; avoid irregular meals.
Idealistic and expressive, and must accept ordinary human flaws.
Remedies & practice
Offer water with Tulsi each morning and avoid harsh speech in debate.
Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
Neighbouring nakshatras
