पुनर्वसु · Nakshatra #7 of 27 · 80.00°–93.33° · ruled by Jupiter
Optimistic, generous, wise. Returns from setbacks stronger. Good communicator and teacher.
Teaching, writing, publishing, spirituality, consulting.
Lungs, ears. Generally good recovery from illness.
Supportive, wise partner. May be idealistic in love.
Punarvasu has four padas with starting sounds Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi (के, को, हा, ही) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Aries navamsa — the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds initiative, courage and a pioneering drive, colouring Punarvasu's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Taurus navamsa — the earth element, Artha (security). It adds stability, patience and a grounded, material focus, colouring Punarvasu's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Gemini navamsa — the air element, Kama (desire). It adds curiosity, versatility and communicative skill, colouring Punarvasu's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Cancer navamsa — the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds emotional depth, nurturing instincts and sensitivity, colouring Punarvasu's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.