Punarvasu Nakshatra (पुनर्वसु)
Punarvasu is the 7th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with renewal, generosity, optimism and returning to what is good.
- Zodiac span
- 20°00′ Mithuna (Gemini) to 3°20′ Karka (Cancer)
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Deity
- Aditi (mother of the gods)
- Symbol
- Bow and quiver
- Gana
- Deva
- Nadi
- Adi
- Yoni
- Cat
- Moon sign(s)
- Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
Punarvasu boy, best matches
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 31.5/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 28/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 27/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 27/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 27/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 26.5/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 26/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 26/36 |
Punarvasu girl, best matches
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 31.5/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 28/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 27/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 27/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 27/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 26.5/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 26.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 26/36 |
All 27 scores for a Punarvasu boy
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 31.5/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 28/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 27/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 27/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 27/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 26.5/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 26/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 26/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 25.5/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 23.5/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 23.5/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | Bhakoot | 23/36 |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 22.5/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | Bhakoot | 22.5/36 |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 21.5/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 21.5/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 21/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | 20.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 19.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | Bhakoot | 18.5/36 |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 18.5/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | Nadi | 18/36 |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | Nadi Bhakoot | 17/36 |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | Bhakoot | 16/36 |
| Mula मूल | Nadi | 14/36 |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | Nadi Bhakoot | 13/36 |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | Nadi Bhakoot | 7/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter. People born with the Moon here begin life in Jupiter Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Punarvasu?
Punarvasu belongs to Deva gana and Adi nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the cat.
Which nakshatras match best with Punarvasu?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Punarvasu boy are with Mrigashira (31.5), Punarvasu (28), Purva Ashadha (27). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Punarvasu have Nadi dosha with Ashwini?
Punarvasu shares Adi nadi with Ashwini, Ardra, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
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