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Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra

The Star of Aja Ekapada • Ruled by Jupiter

Astrological Overview

Zodiac Range 20°00' Aquarius — 3°20' Pisces

Planetary Ruler Jupiter

Presiding Deity Aja Ekapada

Symbol Sword or Two-faced Man

Shakti (Cosmic Power)

Yajamana Udyoga Shakti — Power to elevate the soul (spiritual fire)

Fiery devotion, asceticism, dual personality, transformation, and spiritual commitment.

The Four Padas (Quarters)

Each Nakshatra is divided into four equal parts of 3°20', known as Padas. These determine the elemental alignment (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) and the placement in the Navamsha (D9) chart.

Pada 1

20°00' - 23°20' Aquarius

Aligns with Dharma (Duty & Identity). Highly spiritual and creative impulse.

Pada 2

23°20' - 26°40' Aquarius

Aligns with Artha (Wealth & Security). Practical, grounded, and productive energy.

Pada 3

26°40' - 30°00' Aquarius

Aligns with Kama (Desire & Relationships). Intellectual, communicative, and artistic exploration.

Pada 4

0°00' - 3°20' Pisces

Aligns with Moksha (Liberation & Healing). Deeply intuitive, emotional, and transformative qualities.

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