Apas/ Apah (cosmic waters defied as god. referred also as the goddess of the cosmic waters. also associated as the wife of varuna, the universal god of rains and cosmic oceans. she is referred to as varuni).

| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Diety | Apah (Deified Water) |
| Sounds | Bu (भू), Dha (धा), Ea (फा) Eaa (ढा) |
| Planet | Venus |
| Colour | Black |
| Gana | Manushya Gana |
| Animal | Male Monkey |
Introduction to Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Welcome to the Purva Ashadha Nakshatra! (The Invincible Star) We’re excited you’re here.
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra 2nd Pada: Natives born in second quarter are intellectual, hard working and are successful in material life. The focus here is to continuously grow and reach heights in professional filed. The competitors are nailed down by intellect and quality service. They may not believe any religious hogwash right away but they are natural healers. They want to help people in the most realistic and logical way.
This pada relates to the intellectual and alchemical aspect of this nakshatra. ercury rules over this pada. These people will be soft, kind, truthful and with good oratory skills.
We have to look janam kundali for detailed analysis:
- Desire for Relentless Success & Purification.
- Proud, Obstinate, Over-sized Ego.
- Fame, Wealth, Charity and Affinity to Water.
- Over-expansive Nature Led by Contraction.
Nakshatra Padas
| First Pada | Second Pada | Third Pada | Fourth Pada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°20′ – 16°40′ (09) | 16°40′ – 20°00′ (09) | 20°00′ – 23°20′ (09) | 23°20′ – 26°40′ (09) |
| Navamsa: Leo | Navamsa: Virgo | Navamsa: Libra | Navamsa: Scorpio |
| Sound: Bu | Sound: Dah | Sound: Bha | Sound: Dha |
| Keyword: Confidence | Keyword: Intellect | Keyword: Luxury | Keyword: Mystery |
| Ashwini Nakshatra 1st Pada Characteristics | Ashwini Nakshatra 2nd Pada Characteristics |
| Ashwini Nakshatra 3rd Pada Characteristics | Ashwini Nakshatra 4th Pada Characteristics |
Elements of Purva Ashada Nakshatra
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Star | Purva Ashadha Nakshatra |
| Sign | Sagittarius |
| Range | 13°20′ – 26°40′ in Sagittarius |
| Diety | Apah (Cosmic Waters Defied as God) |
| Planet | Venus |
| Meaning | “First of the Invincible One”, “The Undefeated or Unsubdued” |
| Indication | The Invincible Star |
| Symbol | Elephant’s Tusk, Winnowing Basket, Fan |
| Shakti (Power) | Varchagrahan Shakti (The Power to “Invigorate or Energise”) |
| Basis Above | Strength |
| Basis Below | Connection |
| Desire | To gain the Sea upon Wishing for it |
| Body Part | The Thighs, the Back Portion of the Trunk |
| Purushartha (Goal) | Moksha (Spiritual Liberation/ Emancipation) |
| Category of Star | Ugra (Fierce/ Severe) |
| Gana (Race) | Manushya (Human) |
| Guna (Quality) | Rajas |
| Varna | Brahmin (Priest) |
| Pancha Mahabhuta | Air (Vayu) |
| TriMurthi | Vishnu (Maintain) |
| Animal | Monkey |
| Bird | Francolin, Shuka (Parrot), Pigeon |
| Tree | Tinthrini, Sita Ashoka, Guduchi, Rattan Cane (Latin Name: Calamus Pseudotenuis) |
| Sounds | Bu, Dhaa, Phaa, Dha |
| Colour | Blood Red |
| Tridosha | Pitta (Bile or Fire + Water) |
| Yoni (Gender) | Male |
| Direction | East |
| Gotra (Clan) | Pulaha (name translates as the “Bridger of Space”) |
| Direction of Motion | Adho Mukha (Looking Down/ Facing Downwards) |