Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Invincible optimists — persuasive, proud, and impossible to keep down for long. Purva Ashadha is the 20th of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Venus, with Apas as its deity and elephant tusk / fan as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purva Ashadha pada 1 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Simha | Bhu |
| Purva Ashadha pada 2 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Kanya | Dha |
| Purva Ashadha pada 3 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Tula | Pha |
| Purva Ashadha pada 4 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Vrishchika | Dha |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Magha (29), Jyeshtha (28), Ashwini (27), Uttara Ashadha (27), Purva Bhadrapada (27). Lowest: Chitra (16), Punarvasu (16), Mrigashira (16).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Purva Ashadha traditionally begin with Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Purva Ashadha nakshatra →
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What is Purva Ashadha nakshatra known for?
Invincible optimists — persuasive, proud, and impossible to keep down for long. Its ruling planet is Venus, its deity Apas, its symbol Elephant tusk / fan, and it belongs to the Manushya gana.
Which rashi is Purva Ashadha nakshatra in?
All four padas of Purva Ashadha fall in Dhanu (Sagittarius).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Purva Ashadha?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Purva Ashadha are Magha (29/36), Jyeshtha (28/36), Ashwini (27/36) and Uttara Ashadha (27/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Purva Ashadha nakshatra baby names start with?
Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha — one for each pada. Names beginning with Bhu for the first pada, Dha for the second, and so on.
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