Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढा (Purva Ashadha)
Purva Ashadha is Nakshatra 20 of 27. Vimshottari lord Venus. Occupies Sagittarius (253°20′ – 266°40′). Four padas of 3°20′.
Ruling planet
♀शुक्र (Shukra) · Venus
Vimshottari dasha lord
Sign spanned
- ♐धनु (Dhanu) · Sagittarius
253°20′ – 266°40′
Four padas
Each Nakshatra is four padas of 3°20′. The Navamsha sign for a pada is the ninth-part of the ecliptic that pada occupies.
| Pada | Navamsha sign | Sidereal span |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | सिंह (Simha) · Leo | 253°20′ – 256°40′ |
| 2 | कन्या (Kanya) · Virgo | 256°40′ – 260°00′ |
| 3 | तुला (Tula) · Libra | 260°00′ – 263°20′ |
| 4 | वृश्चिक (Vrishchika) · Scorpio | 263°20′ – 266°40′ |
Purva Ashadha — Ruled by Venus. Deity: Apas, the water deities. Symbol: a fan or winnowing basket. Associated with early, invincible strength; linked to those with strong conviction and persuasive ability.