Purva Ashadha nakshatra
Purva Ashadha is nakshatra 20 of 27, spanning 13°20′ Sagittarius to 26°40′ Sagittarius. Its lord is Venus, so a person born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha begins life in the Venus Mahadasha.
At a glance
| Number | 20 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Ruling planet | Venus (20-year Mahadasha) |
| Yoni (animal) | Monkey (male) |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four quarters (padas) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsha sign.
| Pada 1 | Sagittarius 13°20′ – 16°40′ |
| Pada 2 | Sagittarius 16°40′ – 20°00′ |
| Pada 3 | Sagittarius 20°00′ – 23°20′ |
| Pada 4 | Sagittarius 23°20′ – 26°40′ |
The monkey yoni
Traditionally associated with cleverness, restlessness and social agility.
In Kundali matching the monkey and the sheep are traditional adversaries, which lowers the Yoni koota score between the two charts.
How it is used
Dasha: the Moon's position inside Purva Ashadha decides how much of the first Venus period remains at birth, and everything after follows the fixed Vimshottari order.
Matching: the nakshatra supplies the Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi kootas of the 36-point Ashtakoota match.
Other nakshatras ruled by Venus: Bharani, Purva Phalguni.
Questions
Who is the lord of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Venus. Its Mahadasha lasts 20 years.
What is the yoni of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
The monkey (male).
Which gana is Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Manushya (human).