Nakshatra 25 of 27

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra

The fire star: intensity, idealism and transformation.

Purva Bhadrapada is the fire that burns away impurity. Natives are idealistic, intense, intelligent and capable of sacrifice for a cause. Jupiter as lord gives wisdom and a spiritual bent; the star spans Aquarius and Pisces.

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Span: Aquarius 20°00′ – Pisces 3°20′
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Deity: Aja Ekapada
Symbol: Front of a funeral cot
Gana: Manushya
Yoni: Lion (male)

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Your birth star is the nakshatra the Moon occupied when you were born. It sets your first Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.

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At a glance

Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The former lucky feet
Zodiac span	Aquarius 20°00′ to Pisces 3°20′ (sidereal)
Sign	Aquarius and Pisces
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Jupiter · Mahadasha of 16 years
Presiding deity	Aja Ekapada
Symbol	Front of a funeral cot
Gana (temperament)	Manushya
Yoni (animal)	Lion, male
Nadi	Adi (Vata)
Nature (for muhurta)	Ugra (fierce): good for bold or forceful acts; traditionally avoided for gentle beginnings
Naming syllables	Se, So, Da, Di

Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat, a fierce form of Rudra, presides; the symbol is the front legs of a funeral cot or a two-faced man, pointing to the boundary between worlds.

Personality

Purva Bhadrapada traits

Strengths

Passionate about principles
Generous and charitable
Intelligent and intuitive
Capable of great sacrifice

Challenges

Extremes and mood swings
Anxiety or fears
Cynicism when let down

Careers that suit Purva Bhadrapada

Social and religious workResearch and occultMedicine and surgeryMining and metalsWritingActivism

Four quarters

The four padas of Purva Bhadrapada

Pada 1

Syllable “Se”

Aquarius 20°00′ – Aquarius 23°20′ · Navamsa Aries (lord Mars)

Aries navamsa (Mars), in Aquarius: bold and energetic; activists.

Pada 2

Syllable “So”

Aquarius 23°20′ – Aquarius 26°40′ · Navamsa Taurus (lord Venus)

Taurus navamsa (Venus), in Aquarius: practical and steady; wealth with purpose.

Pada 3

Syllable “Da”

Aquarius 26°40′ – Pisces 0°00′ · Navamsa Gemini (lord Mercury)

Gemini navamsa (Mercury), in Aquarius: intellectual and communicative.

Pada 4

Syllable “Di”

Pisces 0°00′ – Pisces 3°20′ · Navamsa Cancer (lord Moon)

Cancer navamsa (Moon), in Pisces: emotional and deeply spiritual.

Love and marriage

Purva Bhadrapada in relationships

Intense and devoted, with high ideals. Partners need patience with their changes of mood.

Gana

Manushya

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Lion

Same yoni: Dhanishta

Nadi

Adi (Vata)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Feet, ankles and liver; anxiety and overwork affect health.

Traditional practice

Worship of Lord Shiva and service through charity suit Purva Bhadrapada.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Purva Bhadrapada FAQs

Which planet rules Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?

Jupiter. People born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada begin life in Jupiter Mahadasha, which lasts 16 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Purva Bhadrapada?

Se (pada 1), So (pada 2), Da (pada 3), Di (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Purva Bhadrapada in?

Purva Bhadrapada spans Aquarius 20°00′ to Pisces 3°20′, so it falls in both Aquarius and Pisces. Your Moon sign depends on the pada.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Bhadrapada?

Gana: Manushya. Yoni: male lion. Nadi: Adi (Vata). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Purva Bhadrapada a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Purva Bhadrapada is a Ugra nakshatra, traditionally suited to bold or forceful acts; traditionally avoided for gentle beginnings. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.