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Punarvasu Nakshatra

Punarvasu falls in the signs of Gemini and Cancer and, as per mythology, is ruled by Goddess Aditi. She is the mother of all the gods known to reside in the heavens. That is why this Nakshatra is the most maternal section of the sky.

Goddess Aditi provides food, shelter and protection. Healthcare, hospitality, housing and industries that protect society are therefore directly linked to Punarvasu. I would also add public transport: while travelling by bus, train or aeroplane, we can feel the comfort of home.

Airlines brand themselves as offering a home in the sky, with the same peace as your own living room. Trains convey a similar message. Many overnight trains offer a comfortable and cosy cabin for travelling from one part of the world to another. Public transport is directly linked to Punarvasu. The Indian Railways' slogan is “Lifeline of the Nation”.

Mercury in Punarvasu

Mercury in Punarvasu is a combination belonging to a businessperson. Mercury belongs to the merchant caste and so does this Nakshatra. Punarvasu is linked to a long list of industries, including hospitality, healthcare, housing, public transport, the environment and society.

The person is likely to be in a business firstly of some kind. It's a strong combination. It has to be seen what role Mercury is playing in your chart. But it does signify if not a business, you understand business very well.

It can also lead to a career in business advisory or if Mercury is found in the sign of Cancer in this Nakshatra, a career as a counselor is also a high possibility. With businesses, Mercury, if it's found in Punarvasu, the person may have an opportunity to redo a business or start another business, even if one business has failed. You must remain very optimistic about your future as a business person like startups. Startup owners say that they launched a business, failed a few times before they finally decided this is the business I want to be in.

They were able to raise funds, etc. That can happen if Mercury is in Punarvasu. Naturally, the Dashas have to be studied, but you must remain optimistic. You can also study business if you'd like to study further.

Education in the business sector is a great option for you. The person can also have a future being a spokesperson for businesses linked to all the industries I've mentioned or even the government sector. The person is a spokesperson on behalf of the government. The person is explaining what government initiatives are being taken to control climate change, for example.

The person may be restless because this Nakshatra has the Chara nature. One idea may arise today and another three days later. By restless, I mainly mean on the mental plane, with many ideas floating: “This can be done; we can do that; this would be a better way of helping customers.” The person can have a future in customer care.

That industry is directly linked to Mercury and Punarvasu. The person is also going to be very fond of travel and very fond of learning about different languages and cultures, particularly if the sign is Gemini. You are going to be very social and very loved in the society. I think your manner of speaking would be such that people would instantly feel happy speaking to you.

They'll feel, you know, the last time I spoke to you, I felt so good. Something on those lines. That is the vibe you're likely to exude through your manner of speaking in particular. The person could be very maternal towards one's friends and is also likely to expect that warmth from them.

Earlier I had mentioned that you might consider your friends as family. This is a combination that says that. The person's basic nature would be everyone welcome. The person would be very embracing, very flexible.

This is an interesting combination as intelligence is now combined with our maternalistic side. Here, if the person is saying anything, it's going to be logical and at the same time is also going to take into account the emotions. Like a TV journalist, you have to explain things as they occur logically, but at the same time, you have to also take into account the emotions involved. You're not looking at facts and figures and arriving at a conclusion.

You're also looking at the human side. Therefore, as I mentioned, this is an excellent position if the person wants to build a career in counselling. You can be a student of psychology. Although I believe core psychology is linked to Ashlesha.