Nakshatra 20 of 27
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Former invincible one. Ruled by Venus, presided over by Apas, the waters.
Quick Answer
Purva Ashadha is the 20th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 13°20' Sagittarius to 26°40' Sagittarius in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Venus, presided over by Apas, the waters, and its symbol is a winnowing fan.
Purva Ashadha at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 13°20' Sagittarius to 26°40' Sagittarius
- Tropical span in 2026
- 7°34' Capricorn to 20°54' Capricorn
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Deity
- Apas, the waters
- Symbol
- A winnowing fan
- Name means
- Former invincible one
The Quality of Purva Ashadha
Purva Ashadha is the early invincible one, the strength of water that wears down stone. It is confident, persuasive and renews itself like a cleansing flood. Its confidence deepens when it learns which battles are worth taking up.
Which of your convictions have you tested, and which are you still taking on faith?
The Four Padas of Purva Ashadha
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20' Sagittarius to 16°40' Sagittarius | Leo |
| 2 | 16°40' Sagittarius to 20°00' Sagittarius | Virgo |
| 3 | 20°00' Sagittarius to 23°20' Sagittarius | Libra |
| 4 | 23°20' Sagittarius to 26°40' Sagittarius | Scorpio |
When the Moon Is in Purva Ashadha
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 6:47 AM ET | Nov 14, 9:54 AM ET | Nov 13, 5:17 PM IST | Nov 14, 8:24 PM IST |
| Dec 10, 1:28 PM ET | Dec 11, 4:34 PM ET | Dec 10, 11:58 PM IST | Dec 12, 3:04 AM IST |
| Jan 6, 7:38 PM ET | Jan 7, 10:43 PM ET | Jan 7, 6:08 AM IST | Jan 8, 9:13 AM IST |
| Feb 3, 1:56 AM ET | Feb 4, 5:02 AM ET | Feb 3, 12:26 PM IST | Feb 4, 3:32 PM IST |
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Purva Ashadha: Mula, ruled by Ketu. After it: Uttara Ashadha, ruled by the Sun. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Purva Ashadha
What Is the Lord of Purva Ashadha Nakshatra?
Venus rules Purva Ashadha, the 20th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha begins life in the Venus period.
Where Is Purva Ashadha Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Purva Ashadha spans 13°20' Sagittarius to 26°40' Sagittarius in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 7°34' Capricorn to 20°54' Capricorn in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Purva Ashadha?
The presiding deity of Purva Ashadha is Apas, the waters. Its symbol is a winnowing fan. The name means "former invincible one".
What Are the Four Padas of Purva Ashadha?
Pada 1 runs 13°20' Sagittarius to 16°40' Sagittarius (navamsa Leo); Pada 2 runs 16°40' Sagittarius to 20°00' Sagittarius (navamsa Virgo); Pada 3 runs 20°00' Sagittarius to 23°20' Sagittarius (navamsa Libra); Pada 4 runs 23°20' Sagittarius to 26°40' Sagittarius (navamsa Scorpio).
When Is the Moon in Purva Ashadha Next?
The Moon is next in Purva Ashadha from November 13, 2026 at 6:47 AM ET (5:17 PM IST) until November 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM ET (8:24 PM IST). It returns about every 27.3 days.
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