Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th nakshatra, spanning 20°00' Kumbha to 3°20' Meena in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Jupiter, its deity is Aja Ekapada, and its symbol is the front legs of a funeral cot, sword. Classified as Manushya gana with Lion yoni and Antya nadi, its theme is intensity at the edge — the two-faced nakshatra, capable of both extremes.
- Lord
- Jupiter
- Deity
- Aja Ekapada
- Symbol
- Front legs of a funeral cot, sword
- Gana
- Manushya
- Yoni
- Lion
- Nadi
- Antya
- Varna
- Brahmin
- Span
- 20°00' Kumbha to 3°20' Meena
- Rashi
- Kumbha, Meena
Padas
- Pada 1: 20°00' Kumbha – 23°20' Kumbha
- Pada 2: 23°20' Kumbha – 26°40' Kumbha
- Pada 3: 26°40' Kumbha – 0°00' Meena
- Pada 4: 0°00' Meena – 3°20' Meena
How it tends to read
The through-line is intensity at the edge — the two-faced nakshatra, capable of both extremes. Strengths commonly noted: Sees past conventional limits; Willing to sacrifice for a conviction; Unusual originality of vision. The corresponding costs: Extremity in both directions; Detachment can turn cold; Hard for others to follow or predict.