Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada shows idealism, deep dedication and a spiritual leaning.
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter · dasha 16 years
- Deity
- Aja Ekapada
- Symbol
- A sword / front of a funeral cot
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Yoni
- Lion
- Nadi
- Aadi (Vata)
- Zodiac span
- Kumbha (Aquarius) 20° – Meena (Pisces) 3°20′
Nature of people born in Purva Bhadrapada
The wish to seek the deeper meaning of life is strong.
The four padas of Purva Bhadrapada
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumbha (Aquarius) | 20° – 23°20′ | Mesha (Aries) | Se |
| 2 | Kumbha (Aquarius) | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | Vrishabha (Taurus) | So |
| 3 | Kumbha (Aquarius) | 26°40′ – 30° | Mithuna (Gemini) | Da |
| 4 | Meena (Pisces) | 0° – 3°20′ | Kataka (Cancer) | Di |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Purva Bhadrapada the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Manushya (human)), yoni (Lion) and nadi (Aadi (Vata)) of Purva Bhadrapada are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Jupiter dasha (16 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Bhadrapada?
Purva Bhadrapada: Manushya (human) gana, Lion yoni, Aadi (Vata) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Purva Bhadrapada?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Se · 2 — So · 3 — Da · 4 — Di.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.