Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 20 of 27 -- Deity: Apas, Ruler: Venus
Quick Facts
- Number
- 20 of 27
- Sanskrit Name
- Purva Ashadha
- Deity
- Apas
- Ruling Planet
- Venus (Ve)
- Zodiac Range
- 253.33° -- 266.67°
- Padas
- 4 (3°20' each)
Ruler: Venus
- Vimshottari Period
- 20 years
- Planet Key
- Ve
Four Padas of Purva Ashadha
Each nakshatra is divided into 4 padas (quarters) of 3°20' each. The pada determines the subtle variation in the nakshatra's energy based on its position within the constellation.
Pada 1
253.33° -- 256.67°
Pada 2
256.67° -- 260.00°
Pada 3
260.00° -- 263.33°
Pada 4
263.33° -- 266.67°
About Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha is the 20th of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It spans from 253.33° to 266.67° in the sidereal zodiac.
The presiding deity of Purva Ashadha is Apas, and it is ruled by the planet Venus in the Vimshottari dasha system. Natives born under this nakshatra are influenced by the characteristics of both the deity and the ruling planet.
Each pada (quarter) of Purva Ashadha falls in a different Navamsa sign, giving subtle variations in the expression of this nakshatra's energy. Understanding your birth nakshatra and pada provides deep insight into your personality, strengths, and life path.