Nakshatra List (27 Nakshatras)
20
Purva Ashadha
Poorva Ashada (पूर्वाषाढ़ा) is the 20th lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Apas (Cosmic Waters) with planetary ruler Venus (Shukra), it guides the rhythm of thought, action, and timing.
Ruling DeityApas (Cosmic Waters)
RulerVenus (Shukra)
NatureUgra (Invincible & Inspiring)
ElementFire / Water
SymbolWinnowing Basket / Tusk
Favorable
- •Work with fire
- •Research on poisonous medicines
- •Buying, selling and using arms, and getting a gun licence
- •Surgical operations
Unfavorable
- •Not among the nakshatras counted auspicious for a marriage.
- •Not among the nakshatras counted auspicious for Griha Pravesh.