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20° Gemini–3°20′ Cancer · ruled by Jupiter · A bow and quiver
Punarvasu means “return of the light” — the gift of starting again. Blessed by Aditi and Jupiter, you carry an optimistic, philosophical warmth and an unshakeable sense that things will be okay. You create safety and home wherever you go, bounce back from any setback, and give generously. Simplicity and truth matter more to you than status.
The symbol of Punarvasu is a bow and quiver, and its presiding deity is Aditi (mother of the gods) — the mythic force that shapes its whole character. Its gana (temperament) is Deva: divine and gentle — refined, kind and spiritually inclined. Ruled by Jupiter, Punarvasu carries a signature of return, renewal, wisdom, safety — the deeper current running beneath everything a Punarvasu native does.
You are nurturing, forgiving and loyal, making home a sanctuary. You need a partner who shares your values more than your ambitions.
Teaching, philosophy, writing, counselling, hospitality, spirituality — anywhere you can guide, nurture and help others begin again.
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
| Lucky colours | yellow & gold |
| Lucky gemstone | yellow sapphire (pukhraj) |
| Lucky day | Thursday |
| Favourable direction | north-east |
| Presiding deity | Aditi (mother of the gods) |
In one breath, Punarvasu is about return, renewal, wisdom, safety. If the Moon sat in Punarvasu at your birth, this is the deep flavour it gives your emotional nature — the quiet themes your life keeps returning to. It colours how you love, what you chase, and where your soul feels most at home. Read it gently: a nakshatra is a doorway into yourself, not a box. 🐑
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