Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?

Punarvasu nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Jupiter Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Punarvasu nakshatra?

The symbol of Punarvasu is the bow and quiver, and its presiding deity is Aditi. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Punarvasu nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Punarvasu Nakshatra

Return and renewal — a nurturing, optimistic nakshatra ruled by Aditi, mother of the gods.

Number: 7 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Jupiter
Presiding deity: Aditi
Symbol: Bow and quiver

Nature and traits

People associated with Punarvasu are often described as optimistic, nurturing, adaptable and wise. As a Jupiter-ruled nakshatra under Aditi, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Jupiter planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?: Punarvasu nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Jupiter Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Punarvasu nakshatra?: The symbol of Punarvasu is the bow and quiver, and its presiding deity is Aditi. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Punarvasu nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.