Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th of the 27 nakshatras. Fiery intensity, purification. It is ruled by Jupiter and lies in Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces).
Purva Bhadrapada at a glance
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat |
| Symbol | the front legs of a funeral cot |
| Element | Air |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Zodiac span | 20°00′ Kumbha to 3°20′ Meena |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces) |
The four padas of Purva Bhadrapada
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Kumbha – 23°20′ Kumbha | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | 23°20′ Kumbha – 26°40′ Kumbha | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | 26°40′ Kumbha – 30°00′ Kumbha | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | 0°00′ Meena – 3°20′ Meena | Karka (Cancer) |
Purva Bhadrapada and the Jupiter Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Jupiter rules Purva Bhadrapada, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Jupiter Mahadasha. A full Jupiter Mahadasha lasts 16 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Purva Bhadrapada. The other nakshatras ruled by Jupiter are Punarvasu and Vishakha.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Jupiter is the Vimshottari lord of Purva Bhadrapada. A person born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada starts life in a Jupiter Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Jupiter Mahadasha lasts 16 years.
Which rashi is Purva Bhadrapada in?
Purva Bhadrapada spans 20°00′ Kumbha to 3°20′ Meena of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces).
What are the deity and symbol of Purva Bhadrapada?
The deity of Purva Bhadrapada is Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat. Its symbol is the front legs of a funeral cot.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.