In simple words
A nakshatra is one of 27 small star groups the Moon passes through each month. Purva Ashadha is number 20.
If your Moon was in Purva Ashadha when you were born, this page describes your inner nature: what drives you, your gifts and what to watch. Your own nakshatra is on your chart page in Vedic mode.
- Span
- 13°20′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) – 26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Ruler
- Venus
- Symbol
- A fan or winnowing basket
- Deity
- Apah, the waters
- Keywords
- invincibility, purification, confidence, persuasion, beauty, vitality
Nature
Purva Ashadha is the mansion of the waters and of early victory. Its symbol, the fan, both purifies and refreshes. It is confident, persuasive and full of vitality, with a broad, all-embracing vision. People with this placement are often charismatic, idealistic and hard to discourage.
Gifts
Confidence, resilience and the power to inspire. You can rally people and refresh tired situations. Your optimism carries you through setbacks. Even after a setback you return with fresh energy and a persuasive vision. People are drawn to your conviction and your sense of style.
Challenges
Confidence can become overconfidence or stubbornness. You may push your views too hard or find it hard to accept defeat. You may dismiss doubts too quickly or argue past the point of usefulness. Pride can make it hard to change direction when the evidence says you should.
Growth
Let your strength flow like water: powerful but responsive. Listen as well as persuade, and refresh yourself often. Before a big push, ask one person you trust what you might be missing. Strength that can listen is far harder to defeat.