Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Purva Ashadha is ruled by Venus and presided over by the water deities (Apas). Called “the invincible”, it is the star of unstoppable conviction, influence and purifying power.
Ruling PlanetVenus (शुक्र)
DeityApas (the water deities) / Varuna
SymbolFan / winnowing basket
GanaManushya
ZodiacSagittarius 13°20′–26°40′
Star No.20 of 27
Personality & Traits
Confident, persuasive, idealistic and proud; inspiring debaters and reformers who rarely accept defeat.
Best Careers
Debate and law, politics and leadership, shipping and water trades, writing and public speaking.
Mantras for Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Venus and honour your deity Apas (the water deities) / Varuna with these mantras.
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महालक्ष्मी अष्टकम्
Deepens Venus’ blessings of charisma and abundance
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Purva Ashadha called invincible?▼
Purva Ashadha is ruled by Venus and presided over by the water deities (Apas/Varuna). It is nicknamed “the invincible star” for its unstoppable conviction. It spans 13°20′–26°40′ of Sagittarius.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती