Nakshatra 7 of 27
Punarvasu Nakshatra
Return of the light. Ruled by Jupiter, presided over by Aditi, mother of the gods.
Quick Answer
Punarvasu is the 7th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 20°00' Gemini to 3°20' Cancer in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Jupiter, presided over by Aditi, mother of the gods, and its symbol is a quiver of arrows.
Punarvasu at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 20°00' Gemini to 3°20' Cancer
- Tropical span in 2026
- 14°14' Cancer to 27°34' Cancer
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Deity
- Aditi, mother of the gods
- Symbol
- A quiver of arrows
- Name means
- Return of the light
The Quality of Punarvasu
Punarvasu means the return of the light. Under Aditi, the boundless mother, it brings things home and lets them begin again in good faith. It forgives easily and trusts that what is lost can be restored.
Where could you begin again, without carrying the old story with you?
The Four Padas of Punarvasu
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00' Gemini to 23°20' Gemini | Aries |
| 2 | 23°20' Gemini to 26°40' Gemini | Taurus |
| 3 | 26°40' Gemini to 0°00' Cancer | Gemini |
| 4 | 0°00' Cancer to 3°20' Cancer | Cancer |
When the Moon Is in Punarvasu
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 9:42 PM ET | Oct 31, 8:09 PM ET | Oct 31, 7:12 AM IST | Nov 1, 5:39 AM IST |
| Nov 27, 4:38 AM ET | Nov 28, 2:20 AM ET | Nov 27, 3:08 PM IST | Nov 28, 12:50 PM IST |
| Dec 24, 3:17 PM ET | Dec 25, 12:20 PM ET | Dec 25, 1:47 AM IST | Dec 25, 10:50 PM IST |
| Jan 21, 2:54 AM ET | Jan 21, 11:55 PM ET | Jan 21, 1:24 PM IST | Jan 22, 10:25 AM IST |
The Sun in Punarvasu, 2027
The Sun enters Punarvasu on July 6, 2027 at 8:37 AM ET (6:07 PM IST) and stays until July 20, 2027 at 8:11 AM ET (5:41 PM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Punarvasu: Ardra, ruled by Rahu. After it: Pushya, ruled by Saturn. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Punarvasu
What Is the Lord of Punarvasu Nakshatra?
Jupiter rules Punarvasu, the 7th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Punarvasu begins life in the Jupiter period.
Where Is Punarvasu Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Punarvasu spans 20°00' Gemini to 3°20' Cancer in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 14°14' Cancer to 27°34' Cancer in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Punarvasu?
The presiding deity of Punarvasu is Aditi, mother of the gods. Its symbol is a quiver of arrows. The name means "return of the light".
What Are the Four Padas of Punarvasu?
Pada 1 runs 20°00' Gemini to 23°20' Gemini (navamsa Aries); Pada 2 runs 23°20' Gemini to 26°40' Gemini (navamsa Taurus); Pada 3 runs 26°40' Gemini to 0°00' Cancer (navamsa Gemini); Pada 4 runs 0°00' Cancer to 3°20' Cancer (navamsa Cancer).
When Is the Moon in Punarvasu Next?
The Moon is next in Punarvasu from October 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM ET (7:12 AM IST on October 31) until October 31, 2026 at 8:09 PM ET (5:39 AM IST on November 1). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Punarvasu in 2027?
The Sun enters Punarvasu on July 6, 2027 at 8:37 AM ET (6:07 PM IST) and leaves on July 20, 2027 at 8:11 AM ET (5:41 PM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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