Purva Ashadha (Purva Ashada, Purvashadha; Pooradam in Tamil) is the 20th nakshatra. It spans 13°20′ to 26°40′ Dhanu, its lord is the Venus, its deity is Apas, the waters and its symbol is a winnowing fan. Natives are confident, persuasive, idealistic and hard to defeat. The name letters are Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dhha.
Purva Ashadha nakshatra: the fixed facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | Purva Ashada, Purvashadha; Pooradam in Tamil |
| Number | 20th of 27 |
| Span | 13°20′ to 26°40′ Dhanu (sidereal) |
| Rashi | Dhanu |
| Nakshatra lord | Venus |
| Presiding deity | Apas, the waters |
| Symbol | A winnowing fan |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Monkey |
| Name syllables | Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dhha |
| Dasha at birth | Venus mahadasha (20 years in total; the balance depends on the Moon’s exact degree) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span | Navamsa | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ Dhanu – 16°40′ Dhanu | Simha (Leo) | Bhu |
| 2 | 16°40′ Dhanu – 20°00′ Dhanu | Kanya (Virgo) | Dha |
| 3 | 20°00′ Dhanu – 23°20′ Dhanu | Tula (Libra) | Pha |
| 4 | 23°20′ Dhanu – 26°40′ Dhanu | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Dhha |
All four padas lie in Dhanu, ruled by Jupiter, so Purva Ashadha natives combine Venusian charm with Jupiterian conviction. Find your Moon’s nakshatra and pada with the nakshatra calculator.
Nature and temperament
Natives of Purva Ashadha are classically described as confident, persuasive, idealistic and hard to defeat. Venus as lord and Apas, the cosmic waters, as deity give charm, persuasion and an invigorating energy; the classical shakti is the power of invigoration (varchograhana) — renewing and strengthening whatever it touches.
The things to watch are stubbornness and overconfidence. How strongly these show depends on the Moon’s strength, its sign lord and aspects. The nakshatra describes the temperament; the whole chart decides how it plays out.
Career
Purva Ashadha suits law, teaching, media, shipping, the arts and public speaking. Treat that as aptitude only. The actual career is read from the 10th house, its lord and the running dasha. A Purva Ashadha birth begins in the Venus mahadasha, which is followed by Sun, Moon, Mars and Rahu.
In marriage matching
In guna milan, Purva Ashadha is a manushya-gana nakshatra with a monkey yoni. Both factors enter the Ashtakoota score. The score is a starting point; the 7th house, Venus and the Navamsa in both charts matter more. Check the score with free kundli matching.
Simple practices
- For the Venus (nakshatra lord): “Om Shukraya Namah” on Fridays, giving white sweets, rice or curd, and keeping one’s surroundings clean and beautiful.
- For the deity: Apas, the waters, are honoured by offering water to a tulsi or peepal, not wasting water, and bathing in a river on auspicious days.
Gemstones should be worn only after the whole chart has been read; the nakshatra alone is not a reason to wear one. Tamil readers can also see Pooradam nakshatra palangal.
Frequently asked questions
Which rashi is Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Purva Ashadha spans 13°20′ to 26°40′ Dhanu, entirely within Dhanu.
Who is the lord of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
The Venus. Its presiding deity is Apas, the waters, and its symbol is a winnowing fan. A birth in Purva Ashadha begins with the Venus mahadasha.
What are the Purva Ashadha name letters?
Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dhha, for padas 1 to 4.
What careers suit Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Classically: law, teaching, media, shipping, the arts and public speaking. The 10th house and the running dasha decide the actual career.
Part of our guide: Career, Education & Life →
A nakshatra shows tendencies; your whole chart and dasha show what you will actually live. A personal reading puts the two together.
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