పునర్వసు
Punarvasu Nakshatra
Symbol: Bow & quiver
Punarvasu Nakshatra (పునర్వసు నక్షత్రం) is the seventh nakshatra, spanning 20° Mithuna to 3°20' Karka. Ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Aditi, the boundless and infinite mother of the gods, Punarvasu embodies renewal, restoration, and the ability to return to goodness after adversity. The name literally means "becoming good again" or "return of the light," and the nakshatra's symbol — a bow and quiver — represents purposeful aim combined with readiness. Punarvasu natives are among the most resilient and optimistic people in the zodiac, with an innate gift for bouncing back from setbacks and finding the positive in any situation.
Number
7
Deity
Aditi
Guna
Sattva
Gana
Deva
Nadi
Vata
Naming Syllables (Aksharas)
పునర్వసు నక్షత్రం స్వభావం
పునర్వసు — తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు
What does the name Punarvasu mean?
Punarvasu means "return of the good" or "becoming light again" (Punar = again, Vasu = good/bright one). This name beautifully captures the nakshatra's essence — the ability to renew, restore, and return to one's true, positive nature after any kind of loss or difficulty.
What naming syllables belong to Punarvasu?
Punarvasu Nakshatra naming syllables are Ke (కే), Ko (కో), Ha (హ), and Hi (హి). The fourth pada (Hi) falls in Karka rashi, while the first three padas fall in Mithuna.
What role does Aditi play in Punarvasu's character?
Aditi is the Vedic goddess of infinite space and the mother of the Adityas (solar gods). Her connection to Punarvasu gives this nakshatra its quality of boundlessness, compassion, and nurturing without conditions. Aditi's children are the cosmic guardians — similarly, Punarvasu natives often feel called to protect, guide, and restore others.