Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra पूर्वाभाद्रपदा

The fire-walker: idealism and intensity in service of transformation.

Jupiter

Dasha Lord

Aja Ekapada

Deity

Front legs of a funeral cot

Symbol

Manushya

Gana

20°00' Aquarius – 3°20' Pisces

Zodiac Span

Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th nakshatra, spanning 20°00' Aquarius – 3°20' Pisces. Its symbol is the front legs of a funeral cot, its presiding deity Aja Ekapada, and its Vimshottari lord Jupiter. The fire-walker: idealism and intensity in service of transformation.

People born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada begin life in a Jupiter mahadasha, which colours the opening chapter of their story. The gana is Manushya, which matters in traditional match-making.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?

Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a person born with the Moon here starts life in a Jupiter mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Aja Ekapada.

What is the rashi of Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?

Purva Bhadrapada spans 20°00' Aquarius – 3°20' Pisces, so the Moon sign of someone born here falls in that range. Its symbol is the front legs of a funeral cot and its gana is Manushya.

What are people born in Purva Bhadrapada like?

The fire-walker: idealism and intensity in service of transformation.

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