Punarvasu

"The two restorers of goods" and "The two chariots"

Refers to the two brightest stars in Gemini (the Twins): Castor and Pollux. "the two restorers of goods", also known as yamakau "the two chariots"

Punarvasu consists of two bright stars known as Castor (Alpha-Geminorium) and Pollux (Beta-Geminorium). These two stars are significant for those born under Punarvasu as life lessons will often unfold in pairs. In astrology, Punarvasu extends from the zodiac sign of Gemini into the sign of Cancer. "Punar" means repeat and "vasu" means ray of light, thus Punarvasu translates as "becoming light again." The symbol for this nakshatra is a quiver of arrows, which is associated with the ability to strive toward a desire or ambition. Punarvasu brings harmony after the chaos of the storm. There is a sense of renewing creative pursuits and beginning with a fresh new idea. The ruling deity is Aditi, the goddess of abundance and the mother of all godly beings. Aditi gives a sensitive and nurturing quality to this nakshatra. Jupiter is the ruling planet and bestows optimism and an interest in higher learning. Punarvasu is a star of accommodation and people born under this nakshatra are often home bodies with a strong sense of safety.

This is the birth nakshatra of Lord Rama. The word Punarvasu is derived from Puna+ Vasu; which means return; renewal; restoration or repetition. The 12 Adityas were born of Kasyapa in the womb of Aditi. The 12 Adityas are Indra; Vaga; Vayu; Twasta; Varuna; Aryama; Pusa; Mitra; Agni; Parjyanya; Vivaswan and Dinakar. The mother Aditi of whom the Gods are born is the repository of everything good-truth; generosity; magnanimity; purity; aristocracy; beauty and renown. It follows that this star is the cause for these virtues. To start afresh after having once broken off; to start a new life; to come back from a distant land-all. Punarvasu signifies these. It stands for freedom from restriction and limitation; and boundless space.

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