Nakshatras/Purva Bhadrapada

पूर्वा भाद्रपदा

Purva Bhadrapada

20°00' Aquarius - 3°20' Pisces

RulerJupiter
DeityAja Ekapada
SymbolFront of Funeral Cot/Sword
GanaManushya
NatureFierce
GenderMale
ElementEther
AnimalMale Lion
BirdAvocet
DirectionWest
Body PartLeft thigh/ribs
TreeMango Tree

About Purva Bhadrapada

Purva Bhadrapada represents the transformative fire that purifies and elevates the soul. Ruled by Aja Ekapada, the one-footed serpent of the cosmic ocean, this nakshatra bestows intense spiritual passion, renunciation, and the power to transform through fire and penance. Natives are intense seekers who undergo dramatic transformations in life.

Characteristics

  • ·Intense spiritual passion and devotion
  • ·Transformative and purifying nature
  • ·Intellectual brilliance and sharp mind
  • ·Eccentric and unconventional personality
  • ·Strong desire for spiritual liberation
  • ·Generous and philanthropic instincts
  • ·Prone to extremes in behavior
  • ·Powerful oratory and teaching abilities

Suitable Careers

  • ·Spiritual teacher or ascetic
  • ·Philosopher or metaphysician
  • ·Social reformer or activist
  • ·Funeral director or end-of-life counselor
  • ·Tantra or yoga practitioner
  • ·Professor or academic researcher
  • ·Hospital chaplain or grief counselor
  • ·Blacksmith or metallurgist

Pada Details

Pada 1(Aries)

20°00' - 23°20' Aquarius

Fiery transformation, pioneering spiritual quest, bold renunciation

Pada 2(Taurus)

23°20' - 26°40' Aquarius

Grounded transformation, practical spirituality, material renunciation

Pada 3(Gemini)

26°40' - 30°00' Aquarius

Intellectual transformation, communicative spirituality, versatile seeking

Pada 4(Cancer)

0°00' - 3°20' Pisces

Emotional transformation, nurturing spirituality, intuitive renunciation

Remedies

  • ·Worship Aja Ekapada or Lord Shiva on Thursdays
  • ·Donate to fire temples or perform Havan regularly
  • ·Wear a Yellow Sapphire gemstone after consulting an astrologer
  • ·Chant the Purva Bhadrapada mantra 108 times daily
  • ·Practice austerities and fasting on sacred days

Mantra

Om Aja Ekapadaya Namah