Punarvasu Nakshatra/7th Constellation:
Symbol: Quiver of Arrows
Zodiac: 20:00 degrees Gemini upto 3:20 degrees Cancer
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Ruling Deity: Aditi [the mother of Gods and of the 12 Adityas (forms of the Sun-God)]
Punarvasu in Sanskrit can be broken into the words ‘punar’ meaning repetition and ‘vasu’ which means ray of light. Together, it symbolises ‘becoming light’ all over again’. Therefore, it is also called as the ‘Star of Renewal’.
Jupiter is the ruling planet, of this Nakshatra which represents wisdom, growth and abundance.
This Nakshatra falls under both Gemini (air-sign) and Cancer (water-sign). This can give natives the Gemini qualities of knowledge and innovation along with Cancer’s inner-strength and compassion.
The ruling deity of Punarvasu Nakshatra is Aditi, who is the Goddess of Abundance. She was an ardent follower of Lord Vishnu. She pleaded with Him, when the demons (Asuras) defeated the Gods and took over their kingdom. Lord Vishnu promised her, that she would give birth to one of His Avatars.
He was born to Aditi, in his 5th Avatar, the Vamana Avatar (dwarf-form). He subsequently defeated the Asura King Bali and sent him to the netherworld, thus returning the kingdom back to the Gods.
Punarvasu is the Nakshatra that Lord Ram (the 7th Avatar of Lord Vishnu) was born under. The symbol of this Nakshatra is a quiver of arrows. These are no ordinary arrows but powerful astras or weapons. They return to the quiver after fulfilling their mission, to destroy all evil.
This Nakshatra therefore represents determination, renewal and the return to light (and goodness) from the darkness. It denotes the establishment of a righteous dharma or proper rule of law.
Positively, natives possess a very motherly quality, where they are selfless and nurturing. They are usually quite reasonable and amicable. They are extremely devoted to their family. They tend to pursue higher learning, spirituality or noble goals. They are very innovative, positive and have immense will-power to back their ideas.
Negatively, they can over-simplify things. Their personal or marital lives could be quite tough or complicated. They may find it hard to take a decision and at times lack far-sightedness. There may be instability in their lives or a lack of material comforts.
Career options for those born under Punarvasu:
Spiritual Gurus
Science and Technology fields
Hospitality Industry/Tourism
Sports involving the use of arms (archery, shooting)
Historians/Cultural experts
Artisans/Architects
Sales-field/Communication field (journalism)
Agriculture-based fields
So, is your birth Nakshatra Punarvasu?