Punarvasu nakshatra is the seventh nakshatra in vedic astrology.
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Signs and degrees
Punarvasu nakshatra extends across Gemini and Cancer sign. It extends across 20 degree of Gemini to 3.2 degree of Cancer. So it is important to see whether the planet is in Gemini or Cancer sign. But as most part if it is in Gemini sign, the Gemini trait will be more visible.
Meaning of Punarvasu nakshatra:
The word Punarvasu means return of light or hope. It also means “wealthy again”, “good again”, or “becoming vasu again”.
Representation:
The main symbol of the nakshatra is arrow or quiver of arrow. The archer shooting arrow and those arrows coming back to quiver represents the nakshatra.
The deity of Punarvasu nakshatra is Aditi, the mother of 12 adityas. The lord of the nakshatra is Jupiter . The signs are Gemini and Cancer . Lord of Gemini is Mercury and lord of Cancer is moon. As per the sign we need to check either Jupiter- Mercury or Jupiter- Moon position.
The activation ages of the nakshatra are 30th, 31st,39th, 40th,66th, 70th, 84th, 86th and 89th year of age.
Mythology:
As all the mythology of a nakshatra continues from the mythology of previous nakshatra, so, the previous nakshatra of Punarvasu is ardra where the destructive form of Shiva, Rudra, shot his weapon/arrow on Brahma that led him to unconsciousness. Now the arrow comes back to Rudra, the symbolism of Punarvasu.
The storm and chaotic event of ardra nakshatra calms down in this nakshatra thus bringing hopes and sanity. Punarvasu nakshatra is about giving chance for the second time to correct mistakes of life and bringing peace, divinity, love and hope.
Punarvasu nakshatra pada 1:
The first pada falls in Aries navamsa ruled by Mars. They focus on adventure and other activities. The objective is to achieve goals through team spirits.
Punarvasu nakshatra pada 2:
The second pada falls in Taurus navamsa ruled by Venus. Hence, the focus is on earthly and materialistic comforts.
Punarvasu nakshatra pada 3:
The third pada falls in Gemini navamsa ruled by mercury. The focus is on imagination, science and mental activities.
Punarvasu nakshatra pada 4:
The fourth pada falls in Cancer navamsa ruled by moon. The focus is on strengthening nurturing spirit and helping needy.
Interpretation of Punarvasu nakshatra:
As the nakshatra means “return of hope”, the native may go through suffering and trauma and now is the time to recover from those losses.
The nakshatra can also indicate rehabilitation activities where group of people or person goes through traumatic events and now trying to get back to normalcy.
They can also be healer if the nakshatra is prominent. At the same time, they can be healers either medically or spiritually.
It is connected with recovery time once one goes through illness.
The symbol of quiver and alternate symbol of home shows feeling safe and secured as we feel safe at home and when we have enough means to protect ourselves.
The nakshatra also shows nothing last forever and promises return of light after every darkness in life.
As Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter and the nakshatra has its common traits of knowledge, wisdom, philosophy, teaching , counselling. Punaravasu can make one a counselor especially when the planet in punarvasu is in Gemini section and one who can help people recover from their traumas.
In cancer sign the nakshatra can show one who is into nourishing or taking care of people.
The activity of recovery, rejuvenation, rehabilitation is also seen from the nakshatra where person thinks of improving from past action. The nakshatra also gives a second chsnce to individual to correct their mistakes.
Archery is one of the activity of Punarvasu nakshatra.
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