Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Venus (20-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Dhanu |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Monkey |
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Purva Ashadha Nakshatra (20 of 27)
Purva Ashadha nakshatra (#20 of 27): ruling planet Venus, Manushya gana, Madhya nadi, Monkey yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Purva Ashadha is the 20th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Dhanu, ruled by Venus with Manushya gana and Madhya nadi.
The 4 padas of Purva Ashadha
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 253°20′–256°40′ | Simha | Sun | Bhu |
| Pada 2 | 256°40′–260°00′ | Kanya | Mercury | Dha |
| Pada 3 | 260°00′–263°20′ | Tula | Venus | Pha |
| Pada 4 | 263°20′–266°40′ | Vrischika | Mars | Dhha |
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 Purva Ashadha →.
Essence of Purva Ashadha
Purva Ashadha is the invincible wave: early victories, persuasive power, purifying confidence. You declare, and then you deliver.
People born in Purva Ashadha carry the Manushya temperament and Monkey yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Madhya 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 Purva Ashadha in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Purva Ashadha's Manushya gana, Madhya nadi and Monkey 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 Purva Ashadha nakshatra good for?
Purva Ashadha (Manushya gana, Madhya nadi) is classically associated with Purva Ashadha is the invincible wave: early victories, persuasive power, purifying confidence. You declare, and then you — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Purva Ashadha?
In gun milan, Purva Ashadha's Manushya gana and Monkey yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Bharani, Rohini, Ardra — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Purva Ashadha?
Venus rules Purva Ashadha in the vimshottari dasha system (20 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Babies born in Purva Ashadha are traditionally named starting with Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dhha — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Purva Ashadha baby-name list for examples.