Purva Ashadha is the 20th nakshatra or lunar mansion in Vedic Astrology. The ruling planet of Purva Ashadha is Venus, and its deity is Apas, the water god. This nakshatra has a range that spans from 13°20’ to 26°40’ in Sagittarius sign. When an individual's Ascendant (lagna) is placed in Purva Ashadha, it affects their personality traits and life path.