Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
#20 of 27 · 253°20′–266°40′ sidereal · in Sagittarius
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Venus |
|---|---|
| Deity | Apas |
| Symbol | Fan / Winnowing basket |
| Gana (temperament) | a manushya (human) temperament — balanced, ambitious and pragmatic |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive |
| Yoni (instinct) | Monkey — clever and restless |
| Nature (muhurta) | Ugra — suits forceful works (confrontation, decisive action) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 253°20′ – 256°40′ | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
| 2 | 256°40′ – 260°00′ | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
| 3 | 260°00′ – 263°20′ | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
| 4 | 263°20′ – 266°40′ | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Purva Ashadha
Purva Ashadha — presided by Apas, symbol "Fan / Winnowing basket", ruled by Venus. The temperament is a manushya (human) temperament — balanced, ambitious and pragmatic with a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive, and a clever and restless instinct (Monkey yoni). The Venus lordship lends love, beauty, relationships, comforts, art and refinement. Energies here favour forceful works (confrontation, decisive action).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Venus — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Purva Ashadha.
Who is the deity of Purva Ashadha?
Apas; its symbol is the fan / winnowing basket.
What degrees does Purva Ashadha span?
253°20′–266°40′ sidereal — that is 13°20′ Sagittarius to 26°40′ Sagittarius, in Sagittarius.
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