Purva Bhadrapada is nakshatra number 25 of 27. Ruled by Jupiter; deity Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat.
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada (पूर्व भाद्रपद) |
| Position | 25 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Jupiter (16-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat |
| Symbol | a sword |
| Span in the zodiac | Aquarius 20°00′ to Pisces 3°20′ |
| Themes | intensity, idealism, transformation |
Purva Bhadrapada spans Aquarius 20°00′ to Pisces 3°20′, so it lies in Aquarius · Pisces. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ (Aquarius) | Aries |
| 2 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ (Aquarius) | Taurus |
| 3 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ (Aquarius) | Gemini |
| 4 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ (Pisces) | Cancer |
If the Moon was in Purva Bhadrapada at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Jupiter mahadasha, which lasts 16 years. Traditionally the Jupiter period is associated with growth, guidance and finding a wider meaning.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: intensity, idealism, transformation. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter and its deity is Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat.
Purva Bhadrapada spans Aquarius 20°00′ to Pisces 3°20′.
The traditional symbol of Purva Bhadrapada is a sword.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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