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Purva Bhadrapada

पूर्वाभाद्रपदाPūrva Bhādrapadā

Ruled by Guru · deity Aja Ekapada

LordGuru (Jupiter)

The graha that rules this nakshatra and colours its days.

DeityAja Ekapada

The presiding devata whose qualities the nakshatra carries.

SymbolSwords / front legs of a funeral cot

The traditional image that sums up its nature.

GanaManushya

Temperament: Deva (gentle), Manushya (human), Rakshasa (fierce).

NatureUgra (Fierce)

What kind of activity the day suits.

TattvaAkasha (Ether)

The element it belongs to.

ShaktiYajamana Udyamana Shakti

Its particular power, from the Taittiriya Brahmana.

YoniLion (male)

Its animal symbol, used in compatibility.

NadiAdi

The channel (Adi, Madhya, Antya), used in compatibility.

RashiKumbha / Meena

The sign or signs its four padas fall in.

Qualities

Purva Bhadrapada, ruled by Guru with Aja Ekapada, the one-footed form of Rudra, as its deity, is symbolised by a sword or the front legs of a funeral cot. It carries intensity, idealism and a strong pull toward transformation. The day favours spiritual discipline, simplicity, completing serious work and honest inner reflection. Its fire can feel strong, and calm breathing keeps it purifying.

Shakti: The power to raise the spiritual level through inner fire.

Nakshatra mantraॐ अजैकपदे नमः (Om Ajaikapade Namaḥ)

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Favourable for

  • Spiritual discipline
  • Fasting or simplicity
  • Completing serious work
  • Inner reflection
  • Charitable acts

Better to avoid

  • Better to postpone celebrations and launches
  • Go gently with extreme views
  • Better to slow down when tension rises

Next occurrenceThu 22 Oct, 20:49 → Fri 23 Oct, 21:03 IST · New Delhi

The four padas

  1. 1Mesha navamsaName syllable “Se”
  2. 2Vrishabha navamsaName syllable “So”
  3. 3Mithuna navamsaName syllable “Da”
  4. 4Karka navamsaName syllable “Di”

Practices for Purva Bhadrapada

The 27 nakshatras

Moon and nakshatra guidance is traditional Jyotisha offered for reflection and practice. It is not a prediction, and it is not medical, financial or legal advice. Please use your own judgement and seek a qualified professional where needed.