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Nakshatra 25 of 27 · Manushya gana

Purva Bhadrapada

पूर्व भाद्रपदा A sword, or the front legs of a funeral cot

The former blessed feet: the star of fire, vows and transformation.

Longitude
λ 320°00′ – 333°20′
Deity
Aja Ekapada
Span
Aquarius 20°00′ – Pisces 3°20′
Pale jade carving of a sword, or the front legs of a funeral cot, the symbol of Purva Bhadrapada
About Purva Bhadrapada

Purva Bhadrapada spans from 20°00′ Aquarius to 3°20′ Pisces and is ruled by Jupiter. Its deity is Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat, a form of Rudra, and its symbols are a sword and the front legs of a funeral cot. The name means “the former blessed feet”.

This is a nakshatra of intensity, idealism and inner transformation. It burns away the ordinary to reach something higher. It is classed as fierce (ugra), suited to serious vows and decisive undertakings. Three padas lie in Aquarius and the last in Pisces.

Padas and navamsa

Four quarters of 3°20′

Each pada falls in a navamsa sign, used to read the D9 chart and to colour the nakshatra for anyone whose Moon or ascendant sits there.

Pada 1Aquarius 20°00′ – 23°20′Ariesnavamsa
Pada 2Aquarius 23°20′ – 26°40′Taurusnavamsa
Pada 3Aquarius 26°40′ – 30°00′Gemininavamsa
Pada 4Pisces 0°00′ – 3°20′Cancernavamsa
Born under Purva Bhadrapada

People with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada tend to be passionate, idealistic and serious, with strong convictions. They may live with contrasts, worldly and spiritual, and they are capable of great dedication. Their first dasha is Jupiter.

Traditionally good for
  1. Taking a vow or beginning a fast
  2. Serious spiritual practice
  3. Decisive or demanding tasks
  4. Ending what must end

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