Nakshatra 25 of 27
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Former blessed feet. Ruled by Jupiter, presided over by Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat.
Quick Answer
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 20°00' Aquarius to 3°20' Pisces in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Jupiter, presided over by Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat, and its symbol is the front legs of a funeral cot.
Purva Bhadrapada at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 20°00' Aquarius to 3°20' Pisces
- Tropical span in 2026
- 14°14' Pisces to 27°34' Pisces
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Deity
- Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat
- Symbol
- The front legs of a funeral cot
- Name means
- Former blessed feet
The Quality of Purva Bhadrapada
Purva Bhadrapada is the fire of Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat. It burns with intensity and idealism and can stand on one point of conviction. The fire purifies when it serves something larger than the self.
What are you willing to give yourself to completely?
The Four Padas of Purva Bhadrapada
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00' Aquarius to 23°20' Aquarius | Aries |
| 2 | 23°20' Aquarius to 26°40' Aquarius | Taurus |
| 3 | 26°40' Aquarius to 0°00' Pisces | Gemini |
| 4 | 0°00' Pisces to 3°20' Pisces | Cancer |
When the Moon Is in Purva Bhadrapada
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 7:40 PM ET | Nov 19, 8:26 PM ET | Nov 19, 6:10 AM IST | Nov 20, 6:56 AM IST |
| Dec 16, 3:32 AM ET | Dec 17, 5:00 AM ET | Dec 16, 2:02 PM IST | Dec 17, 3:30 PM IST |
| Jan 12, 9:43 AM ET | Jan 13, 11:34 AM ET | Jan 12, 8:13 PM IST | Jan 13, 10:04 PM IST |
| Feb 8, 3:27 PM ET | Feb 9, 5:10 PM ET | Feb 9, 1:57 AM IST | Feb 10, 3:40 AM IST |
The Sun in Purva Bhadrapada, 2027
The Sun enters Purva Bhadrapada on March 4, 2027 at 8:27 PM ET (6:57 AM IST on March 5) and stays until March 18, 2027 at 5:50 AM ET (3:20 PM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Purva Bhadrapada: Shatabhisha, ruled by Rahu. After it: Uttara Bhadrapada, ruled by Saturn. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Purva Bhadrapada
What Is the Lord of Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra?
Jupiter rules Purva Bhadrapada, the 25th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada begins life in the Jupiter period.
Where Is Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Purva Bhadrapada spans 20°00' Aquarius to 3°20' Pisces in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 14°14' Pisces to 27°34' Pisces in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Purva Bhadrapada?
The presiding deity of Purva Bhadrapada is Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat. Its symbol is the front legs of a funeral cot. The name means "former blessed feet".
What Are the Four Padas of Purva Bhadrapada?
Pada 1 runs 20°00' Aquarius to 23°20' Aquarius (navamsa Aries); Pada 2 runs 23°20' Aquarius to 26°40' Aquarius (navamsa Taurus); Pada 3 runs 26°40' Aquarius to 0°00' Pisces (navamsa Gemini); Pada 4 runs 0°00' Pisces to 3°20' Pisces (navamsa Cancer).
When Is the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada Next?
The Moon is next in Purva Bhadrapada from November 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET (6:10 AM IST on November 19) until November 19, 2026 at 8:26 PM ET (6:56 AM IST on November 20). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Purva Bhadrapada in 2027?
The Sun enters Purva Bhadrapada on March 4, 2027 at 8:27 PM ET (6:57 AM IST on March 5) and leaves on March 18, 2027 at 5:50 AM ET (3:20 PM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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