Meaning of Punarvasu Nakshatra
Punarvasu is traditionally associated with renewal, return and recovery. Its deity Aditi is the mother of the gods and a symbol of limitless space.
Its gana is Deva. Gana is a classification of temperament into Deva, Manushya and Rakshasa that is used in Kundli matching.
Punarvasu Padas and Navamsa
| Pada | Starts | Ends | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Mithun | 23°20′ Mithun | Mithun | Mesh |
| 2 | 23°20′ Mithun | 26°40′ Mithun | Mithun | Vrishabh |
| 3 | 26°40′ Mithun | 30°00′ Mithun | Mithun | Mithun |
| 4 | 0°00′ Kark | 3°20′ Kark | Kark | Kark |
The Navamsa sign of each pada is used in the Navamsa chart, the divisional chart most often read for marriage and the deeper strength of planets.
Punarvasu and the Dasha Sequence
The lord of Punarvasu is Jupiter. If the Moon was in Punarvasu at birth, the Vimshottari Dasha sequence begins with the Mahadasha of Jupiter, which lasts 16 years in full. The part remaining at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the Nakshatra.
Jupiter also rules Vishakha and Purva Bhadrapada.