The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 6th to 20th, crossing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer.

This nakshatra’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows shows an adventurous flight of thought and imagination, where adventure comes to find you on a mental and spiritual level. Punarvasu is ruled by Aditi, the Divine Mother, who presides over noble virtues and infinity itself, and its Shakti, or special gift, for Renewal and Replenishment, gives you fresh energy to tap into. A generous spirit wins you friends and influence, and you have great potential power in the arts and self-expression. You also get the benefit of a course or program of study that you have recently completed or made sacrifices to pursue.

The New Moon in Punarvasu on July 14th is a turning point of this transit and a moment to project ahead for the whole month. You may do a special meditation or make lifestyle changes that are tied to the Solar-Lunar cycle. People are in sympathy with your choices at this moment, or else having an influential contact on your side makes a difference. Punarvasu is also the traditional birth nakshatra of Lord Rama, the Avatar-King, whose bow and arrow were symbolic of his character and destiny.

The Sun, karaka of kingship, entering Cancer on July 16th joins with its friend, far-seeking Jupiter to give you even greater confidence and a wider outlook. You may wish to study or travel at this point, or take on an ambition that seemed too grand or far away before. A path or ambition that you have left unexplored comes back into your life for a purpose, and an inner revelation comes from a character-forming experience.