Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada, ruled by Jupiter with the fiery Aja Ekapada as deity, is the star of intensity, idealism and spiritual fire. Its natives are passionate, unconventional idealists driven by strong convictions and a transformative streak.
Quick facts
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
| Deity | Aja Ekapada (one-footed serpent-god) |
| Symbol | Front legs of a funeral cot / two-faced man |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Gender | Male |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Yoni (animal) | Lion |
| Sign & span | 20°00' Aquarius – 3°20' Pisces |
Key traits
- Intense, idealistic and passionate
- Spiritually driven and unconventional
- Independent and philosophical
- Can be extreme or detached from the practical
Career & strengths
Spirituality and the occult, research, statistics, unconventional professions and reform-minded work suit Purva Bhadrapada.
Remedies
- Strengthen its ruling planet Jupiter (see the Jupiter remedies)
- Worship the nakshatra deity, Aja Ekapada
- Chant the nakshatra's mantra and honour it on your birth-star day each month