Meaning of Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada is traditionally associated with intensity, austerity and transformation. Its deity is Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat.
Its gana is Manushya. Gana is a classification of temperament into Deva, Manushya and Rakshasa that is used in Kundli matching.
Purva Bhadrapada Padas and Navamsa
| Pada | Starts | Ends | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Kumbh | 23°20′ Kumbh | Kumbh | Mesh |
| 2 | 23°20′ Kumbh | 26°40′ Kumbh | Kumbh | Vrishabh |
| 3 | 26°40′ Kumbh | 30°00′ Kumbh | Kumbh | Mithun |
| 4 | 0°00′ Meen | 3°20′ Meen | Meen | Kark |
The Navamsa sign of each pada is used in the Navamsa chart, the divisional chart most often read for marriage and the deeper strength of planets.
Purva Bhadrapada and the Dasha Sequence
The lord of Purva Bhadrapada is Jupiter. If the Moon was in Purva Bhadrapada at birth, the Vimshottari Dasha sequence begins with the Mahadasha of Jupiter, which lasts 16 years in full. The part remaining at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the Nakshatra.