Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Purva Ashadha is the 20th nakshatra, spanning 13°20' Dhanu to 26°40' Dhanu in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Venus, its deity is Apas (the waters), and its symbol is the winnowing basket, fan. Classified as Manushya gana with Monkey yoni and Antya nadi, its theme is invincible optimism — water that wears down what stands in it.
- Lord
- Venus
- Deity
- Apas (the waters)
- Symbol
- Winnowing basket, fan
- Gana
- Manushya
- Yoni
- Monkey
- Nadi
- Antya
- Varna
- Brahmin
- Span
- 13°20' Dhanu to 26°40' Dhanu
- Rashi
- Dhanu
Padas
- Pada 1: 13°20' Dhanu – 16°40' Dhanu
- Pada 2: 16°40' Dhanu – 20°00' Dhanu
- Pada 3: 20°00' Dhanu – 23°20' Dhanu
- Pada 4: 23°20' Dhanu – 26°40' Dhanu
How it tends to read
The through-line is invincible optimism — water that wears down what stands in it. Strengths commonly noted: Persuades through conviction rather than pressure; Buoyant under discouragement; Persistent in a patient, wearing way. The corresponding costs: Confidence outruns preparation; Reluctant to concede a lost argument; Underestimates real obstacles.