Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Jupiter (16-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Mithuna–Karka |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni (symbol) | Cat |
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Punarvasu Nakshatra (7 of 27)
Punarvasu nakshatra (#7 of 27): ruling planet Jupiter, Deva gana, Aadi nadi, Cat yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Punarvasu is the 7th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Mithuna–Karka, ruled by Jupiter with Deva gana and Aadi nadi.
The 4 padas of Punarvasu
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 80°00′–83°20′ | Mesha | Mars | Ke |
| Pada 2 | 83°20′–86°40′ | Mesha | Mars | Ko |
| Pada 3 | 86°40′–90°00′ | Mithuna | Mercury | Ha |
| Pada 4 | 90°00′–93°20′ | Karka | Moon | Hi |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Punarvasu →.
Essence of Punarvasu
Punarvasu is the return of light: resilience is your signature. However far things scatter, you restore them — and yourself — to brightness.
People born in Punarvasu carry the Deva temperament and Cat yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Aadi nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Punarvasu in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Punarvasu's Deva gana, Aadi nadi and Cat yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Punarvasu nakshatra good for?
Punarvasu (Deva gana, Aadi nadi) is classically associated with Punarvasu is the return of light: resilience is your signature. However far things scatter, you restore them — and yours — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Punarvasu?
In gun milan, Punarvasu's Deva gana and Cat yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashwini, Mrigashira, Pushya — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Punarvasu?
Jupiter rules Punarvasu in the vimshottari dasha system (16 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Punarvasu nakshatra?
Babies born in Punarvasu are traditionally named starting with Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Punarvasu baby-name list for examples.