Purva Ashadha nakshatra, pada 1: degrees, navamsa and syllable

Pada 1 of Purva Ashadha runs from Dhanu 13°20′ to Dhanu 16°40′ (3°20′ in all).

Source: Avakahada chakra (tradition), name syllable

In your chart

Degrees
Dhanu 13°20′ – Dhanu 16°40′
Sidereal longitude
253.333333 – 256.666667
Sign
Dhanu
Navamsa sign
Simha
Navamsa lord
Sun
Name syllable
भू (Bhu)
अवकहड़ा चक्र (परंपरा)

About this pada

Pada 1 of Purva Ashadha runs from Dhanu 13°20′ to Dhanu 16°40′ (3°20′ in all). This pada lies in Dhanu; its navamsa is Simha, ruled by Sun. The nakshatra's lord is Venus, so a birth in this pada begins with the Venus mahadasha. In the avakahada chakra (tradition), the name syllable of this pada is 'भू' (Bhu).

What tradition holds

Tradition holds that people with the Moon in Purva Ashadha carry an inner enthusiasm that does not give up easily. Through its navamsa, tradition also sees these qualities here: self-confidence, generosity, the ability to lead, and standing by one's word. These are tendencies tradition describes, not a label on anyone; the real picture comes from the whole chart.

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Sources

  • Avakahada chakra (tradition) · name syllable

Checked against the classical texts · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14