Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha means 'the invincible' — the star of unbeaten conviction and persuasive power. Ruled by Venus with the waters as deity, its natives are proud, influential and impossible to discourage, sweeping others along with them.
Quick facts
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Deity | Apas (the waters) |
| Symbol | Fan / winnowing basket / tusk |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Gender | Female |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Yoni (animal) | Monkey |
| Sign & span | 13°20'–26°40' Sagittarius |
Key traits
- Confident, proud and persuasive
- Optimistic and hard to defeat
- Influential and popular
- Can be stubborn or overconfident
Career & strengths
Debate and law, politics, public speaking, shipping and water-related work, and leadership suit Purva Ashadha's persuasive power.
Remedies
- Strengthen its ruling planet Venus (see the Venus remedies)
- Worship the nakshatra deity, Apas
- Chant the nakshatra's mantra and honour it on your birth-star day each month