Symbol
Fan or winnowing basketThe emblem classical texts give it NAKSHATRA GUIDE · 20 OF 27
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Ruled by Venus · presided by Apas (water goddess) · symbol: Fan or winnowing basket
Deity
Apas (water goddess)Presiding devataLord
VenusVimshottari dasha ruler — sets the first dashaSpan
253.33°–266.67°Sidereal zodiac arc, four padasMEANING
Born under Purva Ashadha
Purva Ashadha bestows invincible spirit, purification and conviction. You inspire through declared purpose and resilience.
IN THE ZODIAC
Purva Ashadha sits inside
Its 13°20′ arc crosses one rashi — which is why the same nakshatra can colour two different Moon signs.
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