Astrology Lexicon / nakshatra

Purva Ashadha

Overview

Purva Ashadha is nakshatra number 20 of the 27 lunar mansions, ruled by Venus.

  • • Ruling planet: Venus, which sets the starting dasha for people born with the Moon here.
  • • Presiding deity: Apas, the waters.
  • • Symbol: a fan or elephant tusk.

Traditional practices

  • • Worship of Apas is traditionally associated with this nakshatra.

These are traditional religious practices, not guaranteed outcomes. Astrological interpretation varies between traditions.

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