nakshatra 20 of 27 · lord Venus
The invincible wave — early victory, purification, zeal
| Attribute | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding deity | Apah, the waters | The power the star answers to. |
| Symbol | Winnowing fan / tusk | The image the classics use to remember its nature. |
| Star lord | Venus | Runs this star's dasha periods — see its mantra. |
| Gana | Manushya | Temperament group used in matching. |
| Yoni | Monkey (male) | Animal symbol — compatibility of instinct. |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) | Ayurvedic constitution; same nadi is avoided in matching. |
| Naming syllables | Bhu · Dha · Pha · Dhha | One sound per pada, in order. |
Early victories, persuasion, cleansing what stagnated.
Certainty ahead of the evidence.
These are tendencies the tradition associates with the star — context for reflection, never a forecast. Your own days depend on your whole chart: the running dasha lords and what they signify.