Nakshatra 20 of 27
Purva Ashadha
Winnowing basket / tusk
The invincible. Early confidence, the conviction that precedes victory.
Ruling planet
Venus
Presiding deity
Apas (waters)
Symbol
Winnowing basket / tusk
Zodiac span
Sagittarius 13°20' – 26°40'
Sidereal — view sign: Sagittarius
Padas
4 × 3°20'
What the Moon in Purva Ashadha favors
Purva Ashadha means 'first invincibility' — the Moon here carries the confidence of a campaign before its final battle. Venus-ruled, with the cleansing force of Apas (the waters); favorable for motivated beginnings. Favorable for: starting projects that require sustained belief, competitive ventures, public speaking, campaigns, anything that asks you to stand your ground before the outcome is known. Less favorable for: humility exercises or situations where you need to concede — the mansion doesn't bend easily. Use the conviction; keep one ear open to counter-arguments anyway.
Live reading
Is the Moon in Purva Ashadha right now?
The Moon moves through one nakshatra roughly every thirteen hours. The panchanga page computes today’s active mansion from live ephemeris math — if Purva Ashadha is the transiting nakshatra at this moment, the panchanga will tell you, along with the active tithi, yoga, karana, and weekday.
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