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Purva Ashadha Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha, as per mythology, is ruled by Goddess Apah. She is the goddess of water, the water element of nature. If we start from the story of the origin of the creation, it talks about the presence of cosmic waters.

Right at the beginning, there was nothing but water. This gives us an idea of Goddess Apah's powers.

She is behind everything that's created. For that reason, in my view, Venus, the planet of creation, is ruling this Nakshatra. From the cosmic waters was born Lord Brahma, and from them, all the other gods and the entire creation was created. Apart from the creative aspect linked to Goddess Apah, the water element that she governs has a purifying and nourishing impact on our life. I remember reading it in the Bhagavad Gita that water is behind the production of food. Water is behind our survival.

Jupiter in Purva Ashadha

Jupiter in Purva Ashadha, firstly can inspire people with one's knowledge, experience and adventures. You'd have the ability to energise people. TED talk speakers, motivators can have Jupiter in Purva Ashadha. I think you'll be an adventure seeker.

You'd like to be able to travel, experience different cultures, try different things essentially, learn from every experience and life would present plenty of opportunities to learn from life. You can even be spiritually inclined. Purification of the mind, washing away of the sins. Wisdom, knowledge can help you purify your mind.

Perhaps you'll be able to break free from the materialism linked to this nakshatra. You'd be able to see the futility of chasing things like money and fame and that may happen through life experience. Initially you might be driven by things materialistic but later you'll attach more value to knowledge and experience. If you find this related to the houses linked to foreign travel like the ninth or the twelfth house in the main chart or the Navamsha, under Jupiter Antardasha in particular, you'd find yourself travelling extensively.

You'll also carry an inherent and eternal optimism that you'd be able to overcome any difficulty and what more life may present you a second chance. One way or the other you're likely to be a teacher and mentor to people around you. You're going to be well-educated. It's a strong position, that's my view.