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Nakshatra #20 of 27

Purva Ashadha

पूर्वाषाढ़ा

Ruled by Venus · 253.33° to 266.67° · Sagittarius

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Deity
Apas (Water Goddess)
Symbol
Elephant Tusk/Fan/Winnowing Basket
Gana
Manushya (Human)
Quality
Fierce/Severe (Ugra)
Element
Air
Direction
East
Gender
Female
Color
Black

🧠 Personality

Invincible, proud, purifying, and deeply philosophical. Declares victory before the battle. Charismatic orators and influencers. Cannot be defeated once committed. Can be overconfident and dogmatic.

💼 Career

Shipping, water management, philosophy, public speaking, law, media, entertainment, water sports. Roles involving purification and invincible declaration.

🏥 Health

Thighs, hips, sciatic nerve, bladder. Water retention issues; must maintain fluid balance.

🧘 Spiritual Path

Apas purifies everything she touches. Spiritual growth through sacred water rituals, purification of the mind, and the invincible declaration of truth. The warrior-saint archetype.

4 Padas

Pada 1:Leo Navamsha — Dramatic invincibility, creative declaration, regal purification.
Pada 2:Virgo Navamsha — Analytical victory, methodical purification, service-oriented triumph.
Pada 3:Libra Navamsha — Diplomatic invincibility, harmonious victory, balanced purification.
Pada 4:Scorpio Navamsha — Intense victory, transformative purification, deepest invincibility.

Remedies & Mantras

Mantra: Om Adbhyo Namah

Remedy: Worship water deities. Perform Varun Puja and donate near rivers.

Gemstone: Diamond (Heera)

All 27 Nakshatras

AshwiniBharaniKrittikaRohiniMrigashiraArdraPunarvasuPushyaAshleshaMaghaPurva PhalguniUttara PhalguniHastaChitraSwatiVishakhaAnuradhaJyeshthaMoolaPurva AshadhaUttara AshadhaShravanaDhanishthaShatabhishaPurva BhadrapadaUttara BhadrapadaRevati