Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 25 of 27 — ruled by Jupiter
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 320° to 333.333° sidereal. It is ruled by Jupiter, presided over by the deity Aja Ekapada, and its power symbol is the sword / two-faced man.
Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Jupiter — wisdom, optimism and a natural pull toward meaning and growth. Its Manushya gana gives a balanced and human — a mix of material drive and higher aims disposition, while its Rajasic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Purva Bhadrapada is Kama — desire, pleasure and relationship.
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aja Ekapada |
| Symbol | Sword / Two-Faced Man |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Guna (nature) | Rajasic |
| Animal (yoni) | Male Lion |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Kama |
| Direction | West |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 320° to 333.333° sidereal |
The four padas of Purva Bhadrapada
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Purva Bhadrapada, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Jupiter-ruled quarter of Purva Bhadrapada.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Jupiter-ruled quarter of Purva Bhadrapada.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Jupiter-ruled quarter of Purva Bhadrapada.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Jupiter-ruled quarter of Purva Bhadrapada.
Purva Bhadrapada in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Purva Bhadrapada placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Purva Bhadrapada means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Jupiter) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Purva Bhadrapada.
Which deity rules Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Purva Bhadrapada is Aja Ekapada, and its power symbol is the sword / two-faced man.
What are the degrees of Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Purva Bhadrapada spans 320° to 333.333° sidereal, the 25th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Purva Bhadrapada a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Purva Bhadrapada carries a Manushya gana and a life aim of Kama. What matters most is how its lord Jupiter is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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