Jupiter is a slow moving graha. He stays in one sign for about 12months and thus stays in one Nakshatra for an average of 4-5 months. He is currently in Gemini and Mithun rashi has 3 nakshatra – Mruga Aradra and Punarvasu in it. And in this time Jupiter has literally run through Mruga and Aradra in just 2 months each. In Mruga from 10th Apr till 14th Jun and in Aradra from 14th Jun till 13th Aug. This is his ultra-fast motion, called the Atichar movement. Atichar Jupiter gives exceptionally bad results and we can all see the effect he is having on the global finance structures.
Jupiter will enter the Punarvasu nakshatra on 13th Aug 2025 and exit it on 18th June 2026! Thus he will be in Punarvasu for an incredible 10 months! In Punarvasu, he will be going forwards, backwards and then again forwards, slowly. Nakshatra work more on the mind, the perception, the emotions and the intelligence. Thus most of us will feel our Jupiter keywords going round and round in circles in these 10months.
- Enters Punarvasu in Gemini sign – 13 Aug
- Enters Cancer Punarvasu – 18 Oct
- Reenters Gemini Punarvasu retrograde – 5 Dec
- Reenters Cancer Punarvasu – 2 Jun 2026
- Exits Punarvasu – 18 Jun 2026
Punarvasu is the 7th nakshatra in sequence. It is ruled by the Nakshatra devata Aditi and is linked to Jupiter. It lies between 20°00′ Gemini and 3°20′ Cancer, ie it is partly in Gemini and partly in Cancer, so is also connected to Mercury and Moon.
- Punah means – again, cleansing, still, anew, further, etc.
- And Vasu means – water, wealth, radiance, soul, house, jewel, gold, etc.
- So Punarvasu is ‘the ability to regain wealth’ or ‘repeat auspiciousness’.
Punarvasu is a supportive, creative, resourceful and expansive nakshatra. It is symbolised by an arrow which unfailingly reaches its goal. And it is also represented by a quiver of arrows which indicates its abundant resources and its capacity to defend/ use these resources with courage and confidence.
The Nakshatra Devata Aditi is the mother of all creation. She is the greatest Goddess, omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. She is Rta, the inherent cosmic order. Thus Punarvasu is an intelligent energy, it has a natural curiosity and a genuine thirst for knowledge. It is capable of deep thinking and analysis. It values traditions culture, religion, spirituality and Dharma. It is willing to help others and is genuinely kind optimistic and resilient. It has the enormous capability to recover from any situation, it can spring back in a positive manner.
This nakshatra rules over all those who make a valuable contribution to the society. Professions connected to education, research, philosophy, spiritual disciplines, counselling, social work, healthcare, etc have its energy. And Jupiter in Punarvasu for so long is technically capable of giving a lot of positivity. But no planetary combination is unconditionally positive or unconditionally negative. And the results of a planet in transit depend on its birth position in the individual chart and the ongoing Mahadasha/ Antardasha sequence.

For analysing nakshatra level transit, the simplest method is the Janma Navtara chakra. (Advanced students can use Ashtapadamadala chakra or Sarvatobhadra chakra or Ashtakvarga Koshta analysis for personalised readings)
You will need to know your birth Moon Nakshatra, it is also called the Janma Nakshatra. It is the lunar mansion in which your birth Moon is located. All Astrology apps/ websites/ Panchangs on Vedic Jyotish/ Hindu astrology will give you this information.
Do go through the detailed meanings of the 9 Tara categories in my posts – link here and link here. So counted from Punarvasu the Navtara chakra will be –
- Vishakha, Poorvabhadrapada, Punarvasu – Janma tara
- Swati, Shatataraka, Aradra – Sampat tara
- Chitra, Dhanishtha, Mruga – Vipat tara
- Hasta, Shravan, Rohini – Kshema tara
- Uttaraphalguni, Uttarashashadha, Krutika – Pratyari tara
- Poorvaphalguni, Poorvashadha, Bharani – Sadhaka tara
- Magha, Mula, Ashvini – Naidhana tara
- Ashleysha, Jyeshtha, Revati – Mitra tara
- Pushya, Anuradha, Uttarabhadrapada – Atimitra tara
So, if your birth Moon nakshatra is Swati, Shatataraka, Aradra, Hasta, Shravan, Rohini, Poorvaphalguni, Poorvashadha, Bharani, Ashleysha, Jyeshtha, Revati, Pushya, Anuradha or Uttarabhadrapada then you can expect more positive results
And if your birth Moon nakshatra is Chitra, Dhanishtha, Mruga, Uttaraphalguni, Uttarashashadha, Krutika, Magha, Mula or Ashvini, then the negative effects are more likely than the positive ones.
And the birth Moon nakshatras Vishakha, Poorvabhadrapada or Punarvasu, will see mixed results depending on the power of Jupiter in your birth chart. But because it is Janma tara, these results will have a long term impact on your life.

The Positives of Jupiter’s Transit Through Punarvasu Nakshatra
If Jupiter in Punarvasu is positive for you then his keywords will support you for these 10months. You will feel hopeful about life in general. And there will be some good opportunities for growth. You will feel optimistic about your projects and you can consider taking some bold moves in this time. Or you can review your ongoing projects with a fresh perspective. In any case he will grant you some expansion.
You will want to learn more, read more, to expand your knowledge. This period is highly suitable for academics, school and college work, also for spiritual studies. Use this time to learn the practical application of the theories you learn. You will feel motivated to earn and also save money. You may get some good investment opportunities in this time. Your advisors and seniors will give you good advice and support you.
This Jupiter will also support health. So if you are suffering from some long term issues, you can get the correct remedy in this time. Jupiter can support both physical and emotional healing so intend that you will address your past ill-health issues or any past traumas during this time.
Jupiter is the natural Dharmesh. So go to your Kuldevata temple in your ancestral village, request his blessings. Also pay your dues to your Pitru, your departed ancestors and to the Pitrudevata. And follow your Guru’s directions or make it a point to read at least one shlok from the Bhagwat Gita daily. This will expand your mind and open up any blocks in your chart. Do this especially when he is in the Cancer part of Punarvasu, it will give better results.
But then, no position is unconditionally positive or unconditionally negative. So herr are some Malefic results of Jupiter transiting in Punarvasu.
If Jupiter is a functional malefic, or badly placed in your birth chart, or if you are in a malefic Dasha then you must be alert. I consider malefic Jupiter to be a very dangerous energy. Because he can get you into serious trouble and you will not even realize what is happening. And you may actually defend the very situation or person who is a danger to you.
You may suffer from excessive idealism or unrealistic optimism or an innocence bordering on stupidity. Jupiter is the foundation of an auspicious life so he is linked to your spouse, family, deity, Guru, resources, money, finances, gold. Malefic Jupiter can make you naively trust others in these important areas of your life and then you can get into serious trouble. You may miss your goals, targets, deadlines and not even be aware that you are actually damaging yourself.
You may be misguided in the matters of Dharma, religion, spirituality, wisdom and knowledge. You may think that you are superior to those around you and behave arrogantly. And this can create enemies for you with long-term implications. In this time you may not be able to focus on one thing for long and your judgement may be affected. Do not adopt Adharmic ideas as the negative effect can linger for even several lifetimes.
The main effect of a malefic Jupiter in Punarvasu is that you will fail to learn from your past mistakes. You will repeat your mistakes and all this will eventually reduce the auspiciousness in your life and weaken your life foundations.

Now lets get deeper into the Punarvasu energy. Every Nakshatra has 4 pada /quarters, and each Nakshatra quarter is ruled by a sign/ rashi. So for Punarvasu nakshatra –
- 1st Pad/quarter – ruled by Aries
- 2nd Pad/quarter – ruled by Taurus,
- 3rd Pad/quarter – ruled by Gemini
- 4th Pad/quarter – ruled by Cancer.
Jupiter transiting through the various quarters will give different results. You can get the pada/ quarter level transit from your chosen Jyotish app/ website. And do try and get into the habit of checking the Panchangam regularly. This will help you remain aware of the planetary movements and the events that they trigger in your life.
The 1st Pada is connected to Aries so when Jupiter transits in this pada, all his activities will take on an adventurous note. Everyone will want to use their talents, skills and ideas in new initiatives and projects. Young men, army personnel etc will be more in the limelight. This energy can also be negatively used eg – terrorist attacks and other misuse of the fighting capacity of these young men.
Its 2nd Pada is ruled by Taurus so in this time Jupiter will be more focussed on money, the treasuries and gold. Again things can go positive or negative depending on the individual/ national horoscopes. Also in this time, women, journalists, creative people etc will be more active, either using or misusing their Jupiter keywords.
Then the 3rd Pada of Punarvasu is under the influence of Gemini. So in this time the moveable assets, trade, finances, and stock markets may strongly rally or not as per the individual /national charts. This is also a strong quarter, its energy if used properly will give long term results. So do try to make use of this time.
And the 4th Pada which is ruled by the Cancer is the most auspicious of the lot. If you have Jupiter favourable for you, then use this time to gain, to create strong roots in whatever you do in life. You will get the necessary luck and support in your endeavours. He is approaching and is very near his highest degree of exaltation/ paramuccha degree, so is ‘pleased to give his results’. Use this time intelligently, convert his power into something material.
Punarvasu is the capacity to infinitely amplify the auspiciousness in your life. And Jupiter is pure auspiciousness. Jupiter staying for so long in Punarvasu can be very helpful if you are able to understand his power and channelise it in your life.
Dr. Tejaswini Arvind Patil


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