The Moon in Purva Ashadha
The Moon in Purva Ashadha gives an optimistic, convinced character and the ability to inspire others. The person is confident in their ideas and knows how to defend them with enthusiasm.
About the nakshatra Purva Ashadha
- Position: 13°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius (the 20th of the 27 nakshatras); for the Moon in the sign, see Moon in Sagittarius.
- Ruler: Venus.
- Deity: Apas, the deity of the waters.
- Symbol: a fan.
- Gana: manushya (human).
- Full description: the nakshatra Purva Ashadha.
Mind and emotions
Purva Ashadha is "the invincible one"; its deity is Apas, the waters that purify and give life. Its symbol is a fan that refreshes and drives away the heat. The nakshatra lies in Sagittarius, so the mind is oriented towards ideals, philosophy and broadening horizons. Venus as the ruler adds charm and a love of beauty and comfort. The emotions are vivid and open.
Apas, the deity of the waters, links the nakshatra with purification and renewal. The emotional life of Purva Ashadha resembles a stream: she needs movement and an outlet for her feelings, and stagnation — physical or emotional — is hard for her to bear.
Strengths and difficulties
The strengths are conviction, the ability to lead others, optimism and resilience in the face of obstacles. Such people do well in teaching, law, the arts, advertising, travel, work connected with water and any activity where inspiring others is needed.
The difficulties are stubbornness and excessive confidence in being right. Sometimes the person overestimates their strength or does not want to hear a different opinion. Flexibility and a readiness to learn make their conviction constructive.
Relationships
In relationships Purva Ashadha is passionate, generous and romantic. She values a partner who shares her ideals and interests. It is important not to impose her views and to leave room for the other person's opinion.
The four padas
- 1st pada (13°20′–16°40′ Sagittarius). Leo navamsha: confidence, pride, a wish to be the centre of attention.
- 2nd pada (16°40′–20° Sagittarius). Virgo navamsha: practicality, attention to detail, the ability to see things through.
- 3rd pada (20°–23°20′ Sagittarius). Libra navamsha: diplomacy, aesthetics, an emphasis on relationships and fairness.
- 4th pada (23°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius). Scorpio navamsha: intensity, passion, deep conviction.
The first mahadasha
The Moon in Purva Ashadha opens the Vimshottari cycle with the mahadasha of Venus, whose full length is 20 years; at birth only the part of it remains that corresponds to the stretch of the nakshatra the Moon has not yet travelled. It is followed by the period of the Sun (6 years). The Venus mahadasha in childhood and youth often brings attention to art, beauty and friendship; its outcome depends on the strength of Venus.
Read how Purva Ashadha shows itself through the Sun on the page The Sun in Purva Ashadha. You can find out the pada of your Moon and the dates of the dashas in the birth chart calculation.