Lunar mansion · 2026
Punarvasu
Nakshatra.
Punarvasu nakshatra spans from 20°00' Gemini to 3°20' Cancer, ruled by Jupiter with Aditi as deity. The symbol is a quiver of arrows or house, representing return to source and renewal. This nakshatra embodies restoration and renewal.
Annual lunar calendar
Every Punarvasu
window in 2026.
Begin and end times are calculated for New Delhi, India.
Auspiciousness Guide
Character & expression
The meaning of
Punarvasu.
Description
Punarvasu nakshatra spans from 20°00' Gemini to 3°20' Cancer, ruled by Jupiter with Aditi as deity. The symbol is a quiver of arrows or house, representing return to source and renewal. This nakshatra embodies restoration and renewal.
Characteristics
Punarvasu natives are optimistic, philosophical individuals with strong moral values. They possess the ability to bounce back from setbacks and help others do the same. Natural teachers and guides with wisdom beyond their years.
Strengths
Optimism and positive outlook, generosity and giving nature, wisdom and philosophical thinking, recovers from setbacks, natural teaching abilities, strong moral compass, inspires others, excellent counseling skills, spiritual inclinations, protective nature.
Challenges
Over-optimism leading to unrealistic expectations, tendency to be preachy, overly trusting nature, struggles with material ambitions, repeats past mistakes, overly generous to detriment, lacks practical approach, lives in idealistic world.
Career fields
Teaching and education, counseling, spiritual services, philosophy, social work, publishing, travel and hospitality, healing and therapy, consulting, non-profit organizations.
Compatibility
Most compatible with Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha. Good with Ardra, Purva Phalguni. Moderate with Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni. Caution with Swati, Vishakha.