Nakshatra 25 of 27
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada is presided over by Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat, a form of Rudra. It is associated with intensity, idealism and spiritual transformation.
Traditional themes
Purva Bhadrapada is traditionally associated with intensity, idealism, transformation. Its ruling planet, Jupiter, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada, who begins life in the Jupiter Mahadasha (16 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Manushya gana places Purva Bhadrapada among the human (balanced, worldly) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Purva Bhadrapada
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 20°00′ Aquarius – 23°20′ Aquarius | Aries | Se |
| Pada 2 | 23°20′ Aquarius – 26°40′ Aquarius | Taurus | So |
| Pada 3 | 26°40′ Aquarius – 0°00′ Pisces | Gemini | Da |
| Pada 4 | 0°00′ Pisces – 3°20′ Pisces | Cancer | Di |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Se, So, Da, Di. Find yours.