Nakshatra 20 / 27नक्षत्र
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढा
The earlier invincible one — undefeated through purification.
Position
Sagittarius 13°20' – 26°40'
Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Ruling planet
Venus
Presiding deity
Apas (the waters)
Symbol
Fan / winnowing basket / elephant tusk
Yoni (animal-spirit)
monkey (male)
Used in marriage compatibility
Gana / Nadi
Manushya (human) · Madhya (Pitta)
Personality of Purva Ashadha natives
Persuasive, strategic, capable of carrying others through hardship. Lawyers, debaters, motivational leaders. Their water-element gives them the patience to wear down resistance.
Auspicious for
- ✓Debating / oratorical performance
- ✓Water rituals
- ✓Strategic negotiations
Traditionally avoided
- ✗Brute-force confrontation