Punarvasu Nakshatra
पुनर्वसु
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Aditi, the boundless mother of the gods. Its name means “return of the light” — it is the star of renewal, optimism and safe return.
Ruling PlanetJupiter (गुरु)
DeityAditi (mother of the gods)
SymbolBow & quiver
GanaDeva
ZodiacGemini 20°00′ – Cancer 3°20′
Star No.7 of 27
Personality & Traits
Optimistic, wise, nurturing and adaptable; philosophical and generous, able to bounce back and begin again.
Best Careers
Teaching and philosophy, counselling, writing, hospitality, spirituality and travel.
Mantras for Punarvasu Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Jupiter and honour your deity Aditi (mother of the gods) with these mantras.
#1
Vishnu Sahasranamam
Strengthens Jupiter, the ruling planet of Punarvasu
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
#2
#3
Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti
Thursday Vishnu aarti for Jupiter strength
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे।
Frequently Asked Questions
Which planet rules Punarvasu Nakshatra?▼
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter (Guru) and its deity is Aditi. Its symbol is a bow and quiver, and it spans from 20°00′ Gemini to 3°20′ Cancer. Its theme is renewal and return.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती