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Nakshatra #20 · पूर्वाषाढा
Purva Ashadha
253.33° – 266.67° sidereal · in Sagittarius
The early invincible — Purva Ashadha natives have an unbeatable quality. Apas as the waters give purifying force; Venus rules. Native are often charismatic public figures, fierce in advocacy, with a quality of inspiration that rouses others to action.
Lord
venus
Deity
Apas (waters)
Symbol
Fan / winnowing basket
Gana
Manushya
Nature
Dreadful
Yoni (compatibility)
Monkey
Gender
female
Positive traits
- •Charisma
- •Inspirational power
- •Purifying influence
- •Optimism
Shadow traits
- •Pride
- •Difficulty being wrong
- •Wave-of-the-moment decisions
Suited professions
- Public speaking
- Activism
- Spiritual teaching
- Water-related work