Purva Ashadha Nakshatra lies in the constellation of Sagittarius and is composed of three stars. The symbol that represents Purva Ashadha is a fan. It holds a span of 13°20′ to 26°40′ Sagittarius. It is the 20th star in the line of 28 Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology. The name Purva Ashadha translates to “The Former Invincible One” or “The Former Unconquered One.” Likewise, the people born under this star possess a feeling of being invincible.
The ruling deity of Purva Ashadha Nakshatra is Apas, the Godly cosmic waters. This makes for a strong association of the natives of this star with water at an elemental level. People born under the Purva Ashadha Nakshatra are very optimistic and self-sustaining by nature. They are independent at heart consider themselves to be invincible. They truly believe they are unbeatable. Purva Ashadha is often associated with qualities of fluidity and adaptability, yet retaining its grace & power. The natives are inspiring personas who are always enthusiastic and can energize their surroundings with their presence. The high energy levels also account for mental aggression and conflicts for those born under this star. As such, Purva Ashadha also has a reputation for starting battles, deeming itself fearless and indestructible.
The controlling planet of Purva Ashadha Nakshatra is Venus, the hottest planet on our solar system. This again resonates with the aggression and courage that the people born under this star possess. They are proud creatures and can easily take offense. They hold a strong attachment towards friends, and make for agreeable spouse.
Interests and Careers:
Vedic astrology assigns many kinds of professional spheres to this nakshatra and accordingly the natives under the influence of this nakshatra can be seen practicing as people working with entertainment industry like actors, movie stars, TV artists and other similar kind of people, many kinds of people related with marine life like sailors, ocean explorers, divers, navy personnel, fishermen and other people dealing in fishing industry, people dealing in shipping industry and manufacturing of ship, boats, fairies, yachts and other such kind of machines, poets, artists, painters, writers, authors and other such kind of people, teachers and preachers, people dealing in management industry like hosts and hostesses, event managers and other such kind of people, fashion models, beauticians, hair dressers and other such people in similar kind of professional spheres, people dealing in almost every kind of industry which something to do with the processing of liquids or making of liquids like soft drinks and juices and many other kinds of people dealing in many other kinds of professional spheres. The natives under the strong influence of this nakshatra can also become sea explores or other kinds of explores in general and some natives under a very strong and beneficial influence of this nakshatra can also find treasures hidden in the sea.
Health Issues:
Purva Ashadha is indicative of the thighs and back portion of the trunk.
Purva Ashadha can be responsible bladder/kidney problems, problems with the thighs and hips, sexual diseases, colds and lung problems, sciatica, and rheumatism. Apah’s influence is responsible for watery diseases like water retention or abnormal kidney or bladder function.
Location – 13.20 to 26.40 Sagittarius
Ruler – Venus
Symbol – A fan
Deity – Varuna
Varna – Priest
Alphabets – Bu, Dah, Bha, Dha
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