Nakshatra 20 of 27
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Purva Ashadha is the 20th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 13°20′ – 26°40′ in Dhanu (Sagittarius). Its lord is Venus, its presiding deity is Apas (the cosmic waters), and its symbol is the elephant tusk / winnowing fan. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Purva Ashadha as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Venus
Deity
Apas
Symbol
Elephant tusk / winnowing fan
Rashi
Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Degrees
13°20′ – 26°40′
Gana
Manushya
Yoni
Vanara (Monkey)
Name letters
Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha
Nature & Characteristics
Purva Ashadha means "the early victor": the invincible one. Ruled by Venus with the cosmic waters as deity, it carries the confidence of a river in flood: expansive, persuasive, proud, impossible to argue out of its course. Its natives declare early and improve the odds later; their optimism itself wins half the battle, and their enthusiasm floats whole communities.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Venus in Jupiter's sign favours the persuasive arts, debate and law, sailing and shipping, water industries, entertainment, motivational leadership and evangelism of every kind. The winnowing fan separates grain from chaff: at their best these natives purify what they promote. Undefeated is not the same as correct, and Purva Ashadha ripens when its unsinkable confidence submits to a worthy cause rather than a mirror.
Purva Ashadha Padas & Baby Name Letters
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapped to a navamsa rashi and a traditional naming syllable. A child born under Purva Ashadha is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Simha Navamsa | Bhu |
| Pada 2 | Kanya Navamsa | Dha |
| Pada 3 | Tula Navamsa | Pha |
| Pada 4 | Vrishchika Navamsa | Dha |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Purva Ashadha Nakshatra in?
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra spans 13°20′ – 26°40′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Dhanu (Sagittarius). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Purva Ashadha as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Purva Ashadha Nakshatra?
Venus is the Vimshottari lord of Purva Ashadha, so a person born under it begins life in a Venus Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Apas (the cosmic waters), and its symbol is the elephant tusk / winnowing fan.
What are the baby name letters for Purva Ashadha Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Purva Ashadha are Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "Bhu", pada 2 with "Dha", pada 3 with "Pha", and pada 4 with "Dha".
What is the gana and yoni of Purva Ashadha Nakshatra?
Purva Ashadha is a Manushya gana nakshatra with Vanara (Monkey) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.