Punarvasu Nakshatra
Star of Renewal - The Returner
Sacred Mantra
Telugu
అదిత్యైః పునర్వసూ వాతః పరస్తాత్ ఆర్ద్రం అవస్తాత్
Aditeh: Aditi's
Punarvasu: Return of wealth/goodness
Vasuh: Wealth/goodness
Meaning
"Aditi's return of wealth above, wealth below"
Introduction to Punarvasu Nakshatra
Basic Information
- Nakshatra Deity: Aditi (Mother of Gods)
- Symbols: House, Bow and Quiver, Bamboo
- Kind: Chara / Movable / Changeable
- Facing: Trayanga Mukha (facing sideways)
- Nick Name: Star of Renewal
Spiritual Attributes
- Foundation Above: Return of wealth
- Foundation Below: Wealth/goodness
- Shakti: Vasutva Prapana Shakti (Power to gain wealth and substance)
- Final Desire: To live in one's own abode
Aditi - The Infinite Mother
Aditi is the mother of all gods (Adityas) and represents the infinite, boundless space and the primordial nature.
She is the mother of the twelve Adityas, including Surya (Sun), Indra, Varuna, and Vishnu in his Vamana avatar.
When the demons (Asuras) defeated the gods and took over the three worlds, the gods approached Aditi for help.
Aditi performed severe penance and pleased Lord Vishnu, who agreed to be born as her son to restore the cosmic order.
Vishnu was born as Vamana (the dwarf) and through his three steps, reclaimed the three worlds for the gods.
This represents the theme of Punarvasu - the return of what was lost, restoration, and renewal.
Rama's Return & Renewal Stories
Rama's Return to Ayodhya
- After 14 years of exile, Rama returned to Ayodhya to reclaim his rightful throne.
- The entire kingdom celebrated his return with lights and festivities (Diwali).
- His return restored dharma and brought prosperity back to the land.
- The reunion with his people and the restoration of his kingdom exemplify Punarvasu's energy.
The Bamboo Symbol
- Bamboo grows rapidly and can be cut down, but it always grows back stronger.
- It bends in strong winds but doesn't break, showing flexibility and resilience.
- Bamboo is used to build homes, representing shelter and security.
- It symbolizes renewal, regeneration, and the ability to start fresh.
The House Symbol
- House represents security, comfort, and a place of belonging.
- It symbolizes family, relationships, and social connections.
- The desire to return home after long journeys or difficulties.
- Represents stability and the foundation from which one can grow.
Personality Traits
Positive Characteristics
- Rama is a child of a powerful King. The native is wealthy by birth (well to do father).
- Rama lost all his luxuries and comforts during middle age and lived in a forest. Native may loose wealth in middle age, may lead isolated life.
- People got to know a secret that Sita stayed away from Rama for sometime, they laughed at Rama. A secret will come out about the native.
- The story has two endings. One is Sita and Rama unite, while the other is that Sita goes into Patala and Rama cries continuously for her and ends his life in grief. So, end of life is unpredictable in Punarvasu like Ardra – it’s neither good nor bad.
- Planets in Punarvasu work positively if native’s married life is good. As long as he is a bachelor / divorcee – things are bad. Rama was in grief only when he did not have a wife, however he ruled his kingdom well. Professional life is unaffected here. However, emotional disturbances are part of life during middle age and when wife is not around.
Symbols and Meanings
House
Represents security, comfort, and belonging.
The desire to return home after difficulties.
Symbol of family bonds and emotional foundations.
Bamboo
Flexibility and resilience in face of challenges.
Ability to grow back stronger after being cut down.
Represents renewal and regeneration.
Bow and Quiver
Represents focused intention and purpose.
The ability to aim for goals and achieve them.
Symbol of protection and defense of what is valuable.
Special Degrees and Positions
Yoga Tara
26 degrees (Gemini) - The most auspicious degree in Punarvasu Nakshatra
Other Special Degrees
In Gemini:
- 21: MB for Mars
- 22: MB for Jupiter
- 25: MB for Mercury
In Cancer:
- 1: MB for Venus
- 2: MB for Saturn
- 3: MB for Ketu
MB: Mrityu Bhaga
Punarvasu in Different Houses
Effects of Punarvasu Nakshatra when placed in different houses
First House
Father is doing well when the native is born. Sometimes father gets lucky with promotion / riches / fame when the native is born. The native obeys to all that parents’ say. Rama is born to Dasharatha, the ruler of the earth (chakravarti). As time progresses, some secrets about the native come out – which may defame the native.
Second House
Talks very nicely. Capability of communicating very well. Will make a mark with everyone on communication. Rama was a very good at speaking to different classes of people – like kings, rishis, Nishadas (tribes) etc.
Third House
Will help brothers and sisters or will get help from them. Rama was helping and guiding his brothers.
Fourth House
Mother will be a powerful person in native’s life. She can make / mar the life of the native. Kousalya and Kaikeyi were very influential in Rama’s life.
Fifth House
May lose her kid (or kids) in childhood and may have kids again. Like having abortions / death of children. Punarvasu means having – losing – regaining.
Sixth House
Need to follow Dharma when doing actions. Rama followed Dharma in all walks of life. He ended the lives of people who did not follow Dharma.
Seventh House
Native may lose wealth, position and luxuries after marriage. Spouse may leave him temporarily – check for other combinations. Rama went to forest leaving all luxuries. Reunited again with Sita after a long struggle. Softer planets make union easy, while malefics trouble longer.
Eighth House
Ill fame depending on planets. Sudden loss of wealth / spouse. Good relations with spouse’s parents. Regaining depends on other combinations. 8th being in trines to 4th – mother again becomes very important here also.
Ninth House
Very obedient to parents and bosses. Usually the native does the work, while boss gets the name for mentoring him. Vishwamitra coached Rama.
Tenth House
Excellent professional life. Lot of fame, luxuries, comforts. However, will lose them during middle age or will give them up voluntarily.
Eleventh House
May lose friends / elder brothers during the middle age. Earnings etc. as well.
Twelfth House
Mother can make or mar the life of the native. Middle age issues are evident again.