Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
पूर्व भाद्रपद
Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Aja Ekapada, the fiery one-footed serpent. It is the star of intense idealism, penance and transformation through fire.
Ruling PlanetJupiter (गुरु)
DeityAja Ekapada (one-footed serpent of fire)
SymbolSword / front of a funeral cot
GanaManushya
ZodiacAquarius 20°00′ – Pisces 3°20′
Star No.25 of 27
Personality & Traits
Passionate, idealistic, philosophical and unconventional; intense visionaries capable of great sacrifice for their beliefs.
Best Careers
Spirituality and the occult, research, statistics, funeral and transformation work, radical reform.
Mantras for Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Jupiter and honour your deity Aja Ekapada (one-footed serpent of fire) with these mantras.
#1
Vishnu Sahasranamam
Strengthens Jupiter, the ruling planet of Purva Bhadrapada
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
#2
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Channels the fiery, transformative energy safely
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
#3
Frequently Asked Questions
Which planet rules Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra?▼
Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Aja Ekapada, a fiery serpent form. Its symbol is a sword, and it spans from 20°00′ Aquarius to 3°20′ Pisces.
All 27 Nakshatras
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