Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 25 of 27 -- Deity: Aja Ekapada, Ruler: Jupiter
Quick Facts
- Number
- 25 of 27
- Sanskrit Name
- Purva Bhadrapada
- Deity
- Aja Ekapada
- Ruling Planet
- Jupiter (Ju)
- Zodiac Range
- 320.00° -- 333.33°
- Padas
- 4 (3°20' each)
Ruler: Jupiter
- Vimshottari Period
- 16 years
- Planet Key
- Ju
Four Padas of Purva Bhadrapada
Each nakshatra is divided into 4 padas (quarters) of 3°20' each. The pada determines the subtle variation in the nakshatra's energy based on its position within the constellation.
Pada 1
320.00° -- 323.33°
Pada 2
323.33° -- 326.67°
Pada 3
326.67° -- 330.00°
Pada 4
330.00° -- 333.33°
About Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It spans from 320.00° to 333.33° in the sidereal zodiac.
The presiding deity of Purva Bhadrapada is Aja Ekapada, and it is ruled by the planet Jupiter in the Vimshottari dasha system. Natives born under this nakshatra are influenced by the characteristics of both the deity and the ruling planet.
Each pada (quarter) of Purva Bhadrapada falls in a different Navamsa sign, giving subtle variations in the expression of this nakshatra's energy. Understanding your birth nakshatra and pada provides deep insight into your personality, strengths, and life path.