Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra
पूर्व भाद्रपद25 of 27- Lord: Jupiter
- Deity: Aja Ekapada
- Where it sits: Aquarius / Pisces
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 25-09-2026, 11:23 AM to 11:32 AM, 26 Sep
- 22-10-2026, 8:49 PM to 9:03 PM, 23 Oct
- 19-11-2026, 6:11 AM to 6:57 AM, 20 Nov
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordJupiter
- DeityAja Ekapada
- SymbolThe front legs of a funeral cot
- GanaManushya
- YoniLion
- ElementAir
- MotivationDharma
- DoshaVata
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits20°00' – 3°20' Aquarius / Pisces
About Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada's devata is Aja Ekapada. This is the nakshatra of tapas — an inner fire that burns and purifies. People born here are not ordinary.
What they are like
- Deep and sharp thinking
- A lean towards the spiritual
- Little attachment to worldly things
- Firm on their own view
- A fire-like restlessness inside
- Shakes other people up
- Chooses a different road
- A streak of renunciation
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Stands up for the truth
- Capable of deep practice
- Feels little fear
- Wakes other people up
Weak side
- Sharp temper
- Their words turn harsh
- Sadness inside
- Distance in relationships
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Se (से) | Aries |
| 2 | So (सो) | Taurus |
| 3 | Da (दा) | Gemini |
| 4 | Di (दी) | Cancer |
Work that suits
- Spiritual practice
- Research and philosophy
- Funeral rites and service work
- Astrology and tantra
- Writing and journalism
Watch in health
- Feet and ankles
- Sides of the abdomen
- Heart
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ अजैकपादे नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Thursday.
Remedies
- Worship Shiva ji on Thursday
- Chant 'Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah'
- Wear yellow
- Serve sadhus and renunciates
- Donate turmeric and gram dal
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Jupiter for someone born in Purva Bhadrapada.
Which rashi does Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra fall in?
Purva Bhadrapada spans two rashis: the first part is in Aquarius and the rest in Pisces.
Which syllable should a baby born in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra be named with?
Se, So, Da or Di, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Purva Bhadrapada's gana is Manushya and its yoni is Lion. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.