PositunePunarvasu Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 7 of 27. Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter and its presiding deity is Aditi. Its symbol is: bow and quiver.
Ruling planetJupiter
DeityAditi
SymbolBow and quiver
SignMithuna / Karka
When the Moon is in Punarvasu
Naming sounds by Pada
Punarvasu runs from 20°00′ of Mithuna to 3°20′ of Karka, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ke | Mithuna (Gemini) | 20°00′ to 23°20′ |
| 2 | Ko | Mithuna (Gemini) | 23°20′ to 26°40′ |
| 3 | Ha | Mithuna (Gemini) | 26°40′ to 30°00′ |
| 4 | Hi | Karka (Cancer) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.