Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Purva Bhadrapada is nakshatra 25 of 27. Its name means "The former lucky feet". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 20°00′ Kumbh (Aquarius) – 3°20′ Meen (Pisces). It is ruled by Jupiter; its deity is Aja Ekapada (symbol: two-faced man / sword). Purva Bhadrapada natives are idealistic, intense and spiritual; natives can swing between extremes but commit deeply to their causes. Name syllables: Se, So, Da, Di.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Purva Bhadrapada
"Purva Bhadrapada" means "The former lucky feet". Its presiding deity is Aja Ekapada and its symbol is two-faced man / sword. It covers 20°00′ Kumbh (Aquarius) – 3°20′ Meen (Pisces) of the sidereal zodiac.
Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada are idealistic, intense and spiritual; natives can swing between extremes but commit deeply to their causes.
Career themes: spirituality, research, activism, finance.
The four padas of Purva Bhadrapada
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′–23°20′ Aquarius | Se | Kumbh (Aquarius) | Mesh (Aries) |
| 2 | 23°20′–26°40′ Aquarius | So | Kumbh (Aquarius) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| 3 | 26°40′–30°00′ Aquarius | Da | Kumbh (Aquarius) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| 4 | 0°00′–3°20′ Pisces | Di | Meen (Pisces) | Kark (Cancer) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Manushya
- Yoni: Lion
- Nadi: Adi (Vata)
- First Mahadasha: Jupiter (16 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Jupiter (Guru). People born in Purva Bhadrapada begin life in the Jupiter Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 16 years in full.
Which rashi is Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra in?
Kumbh (Aquarius) and Meen (Pisces). It spans 20°00′ Kumbh (Aquarius) – 3°20′ Meen (Pisces).
What are the name syllables for Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Se, So, Da, Di. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Bhadrapada?
Gana: Manushya, yoni: Lion, nadi: Adi (Vata). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.