yAmaka

• name of the Nakshatra Punarvasu

• twin, doubled, twofold

• a religious obligation or observance

• two similar greasy substances, oil  and ghee

• restraint, check

• a kind of hiccough

• a double band or bandage

• the repetition in the same stanza of words or syllables similar in sound but different in meaning , paronomasia (of which various kinds are enumerated); a kind of meter

Puna

• purifying , cleansing

Vasu

• excellent , good , beneficent

• of the gods (as the good or bright ones, esp. of the Adityas, Maruts, Asvins, Indra, Ushas, Rudra, Vayu, Vishnu, Siva, and Kubera)

•  the names of the Vasus , according to the Vishnu-Purana = 1. Apa "water" or Ahan, "Day"; 2. Dhruva " the Pole-star; 3. Soma, "the Moon"; 4. Dhara "flowing water"; 5. Anila, "Wind"; 6. Anala or Pavaka, "Fire"; 7. Pratyusha, "the Dawn"; 8. Prabhasa, "Light"

• a symbolical Name of the number `" eight "'

• a ray of light;  light , radiance

• wealth , goods , riches , property; the god of wealth or property;  the god of life

• stream of wealth; of the heavenly Ganga; of sacred bathing-place 

•  gold; a jewel , gem , pearl; any valuable or precious object

~~ Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary

General Description of Punarvasu characteristics -- from Das/ Behari

General

1. Physical features:

• Handsome, long thighs and long face.

• Some identification mark on the face or on the back side of head. 

2. Character and general events:

• You will complete faith in God. You are religiously inclined.

• Initially you will have good behavior, but later on according to the circumstances you may change your behavior.

• Therefore, others have to be careful while approaching you.

• It is very difficult to know your inner thought.

• Contented with little but at the same time hot tempered.

• You stick to ancient tradition  and belief.

• You will not stand a party to any illegal activities  and will try to resist others from doing so.

• You do not like to cause trouble to others, on the other hand you try to help the needy.

• You will lead a simple life. 

3. Education, sources of earning/profession:

• You can shine  and get success in almost all the subjects, except in partnership business.

• You can attain much name  and fame as a teacher or as an actor, writer, physician etc.

• Period up to 32 years of age may be difficult, as a result try to avoid any major business dealings until after that year.

• You may not be in a position to accumulate wealth but you can attain public honor.

• You may have a lack of business trick  and inherent straightforwardness.

• One peculiar expression can be seen in your face i.e. an innocent  and frustrated look. 

4. Family life:

• You are the most obedient child of your parents.

• You respect your father  and mother as your teachers.

• Married life may be difficult.

• You may divorce or have another marriage.

• First spouse may have weak constitution,  and will be a good partner.

• Frequent friction between other family members may take place.

• The combination of these factors may cause much stress. 

5. Health:

• There will not be any serious health problems, but tend to all health problems seriously.

• You will have strong digestion.

Description of the Padaa (quarters) of Punarvasu

Mesha

Punarvasu Padaa 1 = 20:00 - 23:20  Mithuna

 from Das/ Behari :

• There may be some difficulty with internal organs.

• Mixed temperament.

• You may have two mothers  and few brothers.

• Suppression of enemies.

• You can undertake several jobs at one time  and complete them all successfully.

• You are respected by the learned. 

*for the Male only*, from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105 = Gemini 20-30.

• A poet, author, or scientist.

• Fond of metaphysical subjects, and a deep thinker.

• Careful in business affairs, and faithful to a trust. 

Vrishabha

Punarvasu Padaa 2 = 23:20-26:40 Mithuna = Pushkara Navamsha

• Bill Gates radix lagna

• Theodore Roosevelt = Chandra

 from Das/ Behari :

• You are fond of your friends, and you have a deep understanding of lovemaking.

• You may be attracted to gambling.

• You may be a scientist, ambassador or representative.

• A number of marriages or long term relationships are indicated.

*for the Male only*, from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105 = 

• Same as pada-1

Mithuna

Punarvasu Padaa 3  =  26:40-30:00 Mithuna

•  Marilyn Monroe radix lagna
• Mariah Carey, songstress

 from Das/ Behari :

• You may be very attracted by the opposite sex

• clever, gambling tendencies,

• fond of music.

*for the Male only*, from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105 = 

• Same as pada-1

Karkata

Punarvasu Padaa 4

= Cancer 00:00-03:20 Karkata  

= Pushkara Navamsha

from Das/ Behari :

• You are skilled in sexuality,

• and are somewhat stressed, leading for example to often having bloodshot eyes.

*for the Male only*, from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105 = 

• An artist or musician.

• Fond of drinking, and somewhat of a comedian.

• At any rate, a gay person, always laughing, and particularly fond of the music of stringed instruments.