Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th Nakshatra, occupying 20 degrees of Aquarius to 3 degrees 20 minutes of Pisces. It is ruled by Jupiter. Here's what it means for you.
Lord Aja Ekapad and Purva Bhadrapada
He is considered to be an avatar of Lord Rudra (vedic form of Lord Shiva) who is the destroyer of the creation. This symbolises the power and influence of Lord Aja Ekapad. He’s known to be 'the one-legged unborn one' or 'the one-legged goat'. He's depicted as a single bolt of lightning (an unborn fire) that turns into fire on striking the earth. Therefore, he is the God of thunderstorm, who possesses the power of lightning, or is the lightning itself. The lightning appears suddenly, rapidly, all at once, and burns everything in its path, which is symbolic of the domineering, savage, and cruel nature of this nakshatra. The front legs of a funeral cot are among its symbols, linking this Nakshatra to the themes of death and destruction.
Purva Bhadrapada personality and characteristics
The Purva Bhadrapada native would have to deal with harsh and extreme scenarios in life. Having gone through a turbulent life, the native would not be scared of any challenges. By virtue of such experiences, the native would have the power to bring about a huge change—a revolution in society. This is the nakshatra of revolutionary leaders. It is worth mentioning that Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter and three-quarters of it falls in Aquarius, which is ruled by Saturn. The native’s actions are therefore driven by Jupiter's wisdom and Saturn's perseverance, making this Nakshatra quite formidable. The native would be very driven and would work relentlessly towards one's cause, and by virtue of such passion, the native would attract a huge following. A machan is another symbol of Purva Bhadrapada, representing the native's ability to finish what one starts, accomplish one's mission and pierce the metaphorical bull’s eye through single-minded focus. Revolutionary leaders such as Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. had a strong Purva Bhadrapada presence in their birth charts. The native could be behind scientific discoveries or may revolutionize one's industry in one way or the other. Given the fiery nature of this nakshatra, if Purva Bhadrapada is uncontrolled, the native could resort to using force rather than logic. To cope with such actions and the resulting guilt, the native may turn to severe asceticism, black magic or tantric practices, which might delude the native about their life path. The Purva Bhadrapada native would have no shortage of life experience or challenges. The native would have the ability to purify one's karma through some form of penance and pave the way for a spiritual awakening.
If you don't know your Nakshatra or birth star. Here’s how you can find it
Go to Farfaraway and follow these steps after entering your details.
Thank you for your time.
If you'd like to request a personalised reading Request a reading