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Purva Bhadrapada - The Former Happy Feet

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Purva Bhadrapada

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra is the 25th Nakshatra as per Hindu astrology.

Purva Bhadra is ruled by Aja Ekapad, the one-footed serpent or goat. Ajaikapada Bhairava Temple is dedicated to Ekapada Bhairava — an aspect of Shiva

Aja Ekapada is also worshiped as a form of Lord Shiva and a transport vehicle of Agni, the god of fire. It gives the fire to raise a spiritual person up in life (yajamana vdyamana shakti). Aja Ekapada represents the unborn, transcendent cosmic energy. The goat is a simple, harmless milk-producing animal which requires almost nothing for its sustenance. However, in the Vedas this deity has been extolled to great heights. He is considered as infinity, an entity without emotion or speech. As Aja, the unborn, he is worshipped as a form of Śiva and is a vehicle of Agni (fire).

The Agama text Amsumadbhedagama mentions that Ekapada-Trimurti is like the Ekanetra and Ekarudra aspects of Shiva and is one of the Vidyeshvara aspects. He wears a jata-mukuta (a headdress formed of piled, matted hair) and white silken garments. He has three eyes and a pacific appearance. He holds a trishula (trident) and a tanka (small hammer) in two of his four arms and gestures in varada mudra (the boon-giving gesture) and abhaya mudra (the gesture of reassurance.

Another Agama text, the Uttara-Karanagama, also describes Ekapada-Trimurti as one of the Vidyeshvaras. He stands erect (the samabhanga posture) on his one leg on a lotus pedestal (padma pitha). He has three eyes and four arms and is clear as crystal in color. His back hands carry a trisula or mriga (deer) and a tanka and his four hands gesture in varada mudra and abhaya mudra. He wears ordinary kundala earrings or pearl ones and the jata-mukuta. From the right and left of his body emerge Brahma and Vishnu respectively.

The Linga Purana describes Shiva as “the lord who has one foot, four arms, three eyes and a trident and who is stationed after creating Vishnu from his left side and four-headed Brahma from his right side.

Ekapada icons are found in most of the important Shiva temples in South India.

In Orissa, Ekapada-Bhairava is essentially a Tantric deity. Tantric texts explicitly associate him with the Vedic Aja Ekapada, fire/Agni, sacrifice, the cosmic pillar of the universe, and the Yogini goddesses, who are also linked to the Saptamatrikas.

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The twenty-fifth constellation, sign ruled by Saturn (Aquarius) for the first two third parts and by Jupiter (Pisces) for the next one third parts and the star is governed by Jupiter.

Symbol: The front part of a funeral cot or a man with two faces
Meaning: Former happy feet
Deity: Ajaikapada the one footed goat, a form of Rudra
Location: 20.00 Aquarius to 3.20 Pisces
Stars: Alpha and Beta Pegasi
Lord: Jupiter
Varna (Caste): Brahmin (Priest)
Guna (Quality): Sattwic (Pure)
Gana (Nature): Manushya (Human)
Yoni (Sexual Type): Lion
Alphabets: Se, So, The, Di

Part of the body: Ankles and toes.

Diseases: Swollen ankles, low blood pressure, perspiring feet, enlarged liver, abdominal tumors, intestines affected and jaundice.

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Purva Bhadrapada “the former happy feet” 20.00 Aquarius to 3.20 Pisces
Symbol: a sword or two front legs of a funeral cot, or a man with two faces
Deity: Ajaikapada the “one footed goat”, a form of Rudra or an ancient fire dragon
Stars: Two main stars in the body of Pegasus, the Winged Horse.
Markab is a star of honors and success, but with great sorrow.
Scheat gives literary and poetic ability, but with extreme misfortune.
Mythology: Ajaikpada was viewed as a form of Shiva, and a vehicle for the transport of Agni (fire), thus representing the cleansing spiritual power of fire. Ajaikapada was the unicorn, related to Rudra god of storms.
Indications: This is a transformational nakshatra where sacrifice is undertaken for a higher cause in order to make a difference in the world. These people have a passionate, radical nature and can be extreme and indulgent. The symbol of the man with two faces can refer to viewing both the past and future, possibly at the time of death. Or it can mean people who have a dark side concealed from the world, or just that they are two faced. Fearful, nervous, and angry they can be very cynical and their lives are sometimes filled with sadness and problems. They must be careful of accidents and injuries. They are radical and non-conformist with an excellent speaking ability that can sway the masses, regardless of the consequences.

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Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra in Astrology
Purva Bhadrapada: Range 20°00’ aquarius - 03°20' pieces.
Ruling Planet: jupiter
Deity: Ajikapada, an ancient fire dragon.
Symbol: Swords or two front legs of funeral cot, man with two face
Gana (nature): Manushya (human).
Animal symbol: Male lion.
Sounds: say, so, daa, dee.
Primary motivation: Artha, Material Prosperity.

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet Saturn (Aquarius) and ruled by planet jupiter. Purva Bhadrapada is the twenty fifth Nakshatra called ‘’The Winged Horse’’. Purva Bhadrapada consist of two bright stars, Merkab and Scheat. Its main symbol is the sword, two front part of a funeral cot, and two faced man. Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra people are unique, eccentric, passionate, opinionated, and mystical. Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra relate to the ‘’lucky feet’’ or the ‘’feet of stool or bench’’. combined with the next nakshatra uttarabhadrapada forms ‘’bruning pair’’. both lunar mansion create a fiery temperament. the animal symbol is male lion these people are very focused on an ideal or vision for the future. They like to work for universal goals that uplift the humanity. The ruling planets jupiter gives them deep philosophical wisdom and independent behavior. they love to escape or run away from the constraints of social rules and norms. they like to travel to the beat of their own drummer. They believe in the idea that beaten path for the beaten people.

The deity of Purva Bhadra is Aja Ekapad, the ‘’one-footed goat’’ or unicorn which relate to rudra the god of storm. Aja Ekapada worshiped as a form of Agni of Lord Shiva the God of fire. It gives the fire to raise a spiritual person up in life (yajamana udyamana shakti). Purva Bhadra grants a universal view through internal purification. This rises up our spiritual aspiration in life and takes us out of the domain of selfish behavior. Aja Ekapad is the cosmic or celestial form of Agni or the sacred fire. It rises up our spiritual aspiration in life. Although their primary motivation is material property. They possess good speaking ability and are skilled in earning in money. A funeral cot denotes our exit from the world. It signifies after doing our worldly duties we prepare for retiring to leave this world and looking for moksa. The symbol is a double-faced man. Poorvabhadrapada raises up our spiritual aspiration in life and takes us out of the domain of selfish behavior. This is a transformational nakshatra where they will sacrifice themselves for a higher cause, to make a difference in the world.

The shadow side of this Lunar mansions is having a fiery quality. These people are angry, impulsive, and have anxious personality. They can be cynical and speak in harsh or critical way. They try to impose their idealistic principles and philosophy on others. They can be fearful, nervous, and worrisome when confronted with stressful life. Aja-Ekapada can be seen as the ruling deity of all types of black magic and that is why individuals deeply influenced by this asterism are attracted to or practice black magic. They can have wavering or unstable mind or can be stingy and miserly. Pain, suffering, injuries, from falls, accidents, or attack can occur. Its alternative symbol is 'a man with two faces means they possess the ability to see issues from different point of views. Another alternative symbol is 'a Single ray of Sun'. This relates to the gloomy aspect of this nakshatra where all hope is at the minimum and the light at the end of the tunnel is very faint.

This is basically a purificatory nakshatra. When the old has fallen into decay it has to be destroyed for the new to take birth. The destructive fires of Rudra aim to achieve exactly that. Souls pay for their past life bad karmas through penance and retribution under the burning fires of this nakshatra.

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 1: Falls in Aries Navamsa and is ruled by Mars. This pada brings out the most aggressive side of this nakshatra. The energy here is more action oriented. It gives tremendous determination to achieve one's goals.

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 2: Falls in Taurus Navamsa ruled by Venus. This pada relates to the more indulgent side of this nakshatra. The energy here is more earthy and the natives are likely to interested in dark sides of life.

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 3: Falls in Gemini Navamsa ruled by Mercury. This pada is more mental side of the nakshatra. The energy expressed here more communicative and in a learning way.

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 4: Falls in Cancer Navamsa ruled by Moon. This pada has an extremely diabolical quality, in the sense that it can be extremely benign or extremely dangerous.

Ascendant in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Philosophical nature, good public speaker, strong attractions, fond of travel, and money.

Sun in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Creative intelligence, dislike routine, need variety, good writing skill, independent, and like seclusion.

Moon in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Spiritual, have good teaching skill, occult knowledge, clever in executing work, and intelligent.

Mars in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Impulsive, irritated, tendency to have conflicts, Mars lose his power in this nakshatra.

Mercury in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Have good intellectual level. They are often successful in the business world due to their primary motivation toward materialistic gains.

Jupiter in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: The person have interest in darker side of knowledge (tantra, occult science), have good judgmental power, and have generous nature.

Venus in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: The person loves in very a eccentric way and can be indulgent. There is pleasure in gaining knowledge from religion, philosophy, and spirituality.

Saturn in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: The person is very social, indifferent, unique, way of working. Philanthropist and humanitarian.

Rahu in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Rahu in purvabhadrapada gives the courage to the soul to change the course of its life. Rahu brings real transformation in the native life. These people start to look at beauty beyond the physical attributes.

Ketu in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Ketu in Purva Bhadra shows a past life of idealism where the individual soul had the courage to change its course and discover the true meaning of life. The native has completed most of the struggles in his past life.

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PURVA-BHADRAPADA NAKSHATRA: A COMPLETE GUIDE
Luke Vanderlinden
May. 18, 2020

Overview
Every nakshatra has its own set of fixed attributes. This includes planetary ruler, nakshatra group, zodiac sign, deity, symbol, and power. The features of Purva-bhadrapada are below:

Sanskrit Name: पूर्वभाद्रपदा (Purva-bhadrapada) comes from the Sanskrit words पूर्व (early) and भद्र (blessed). One meaning of Purva-bhadrapada is “the early blessed one,” indicating enthusiasm, good fortune, and happiness.

Planetary Ruler: Jupiter. In Vedic theology, Jupiter is considered to be the advisor and guru of the gods and is known as Brhaspati. Jupiter is associated with wisdom, virtue, and spirituality.

Nakshatra Group: Humanlike. Nakshatras are divided into three classes — monsters, humans, and gods. Purva-bhadrapada is a humanlike nakshatra. People in this group are generally hardworking and motivated to achieve material success. Although they are generally kind, they can also be vindictive and self-serving.

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (1st through 3rd quarter) and Pisces (4th quarter). Aquarius natives are intelligent, idealistic, determined, and philosophically-inclined. Pisces natives are intuitive, empathic, creative, and sociable.

Deity: Shiva. In Vedic theology, Shiva is an expansion of the One God, Vishnu. He is known as the best of Vaishnavas, or worshipers of Vishnu, and he presides over the destructive energy that causes annihilation at the end of the universe. His eternal companion, Goddess Durga, is the presiding deity of the material energy.

Symbol: A funeral bed. This represents death of the self (enlightenment), fire, and transformation.

Power: To uplift those who perform sacrifice. Persons born under the star of Purva-bhadrapada are naturally self-sacrificing and spiritually inclined. With the proper discipline, they can attain high levels of spiritual realization.

Resonant Syllables: In India, the birth nakshatra is traditionally used as one means of choosing the name of a child. The corresponding syllables for the four quarters (padas) of Purva-bhadrapada are Say (से), So (सो), Da (दा), and Dee (दी). The syllable of a person’s first name is sometimes used when calculating an astrological chart if the time of birth is unknown.

Strengths
Persons born in the asterism of Purva-bhadrapada are dutiful and determined. They have clear ideals and are willing to work hard to manifest them in the world. Their enthusiasm and visionary qualities make them natural leaders. With their keen sense of logic and powerful oratory skills, they are able to rally others around a common cause.

Purva-bhadra natives are often religiously inclined. However, they tend to seek the essence of religion and may not give as much importance to dogma or ritual. They detest hypocrisy and superficial modes of thinking. They are intelligent, learned, and scholarly, and they employ these traits to carve out their own life path.

You are independent and eccentric in your approach to life. This makes your life interesting, though it may also make your journey more difficult than others who simply follow the beaten path.

Purva-bhadra Careers
Persons born in Purva-bhadrapada can do well in careers that are dynamic and offer a variety of engagements. They have a need for a certain degree of autonomy in their career, but they are good at making money from whatever occupation they choose.

Some ideal professions include:

Entrepreneur
Priest, monk, mystic, astrologer, or psychic
Reformer or revolutionary
Detective or consultant
Weaknesses
Due to their philosophical outlook, Purva-bhadras can sometimes adopt a cynical attitude. If they cannot reconcile their high ideals with the realities of this world, they may become gloomy, depressed, or anxious. They may be harsh and critical with others.

In the face of uncertainty, Purva-bhadra natives may waver in their determination. This is due to their tendency to doubt their own capabilities and also an inborn fear of failure. When defeated, they may become angry and frustrated rather than seeing the experience in a positive light.

You keep to yourself, and others may find it difficult coming close to you. If you are unable to control your stress levels, you may suffer from poor health and mental issues. However, with the right friends and mentors, and with good physical and spiritual habits, you can easily avoid the pitfalls of your lower nature.

Recommended: Learn more about your moon sign. If you were born in the 1st-3rd quarters of Purva-bhadra, your moon sign is Aquarius. If you were born in the 4th quarter of Purva-bhadra, your moon sign is Pisces.

Other Personality Traits
Your happiness is inconsistent. The nakshatra of Purva-bhadra spans the zodiac signs of Aquarius and Pisces, which have somewhat conflicting characteristics. For this reason it is difficult for you to settle into a single, stable mode of life. Thus you cannot have lasting happiness on the material platform. However, this can be a powerful impetus to pursue spiritual perfection.

You are good at making money. Your independent nature helps you easily find ways to make money no matter what circumstances you find yourself in.

You wish to escape from the normal, expected course of life. You have no interest in riding the conveyor belt of modern life — grade school, then high school, then college, then work, then marriage, then children, then retirement, then old age, and finally death.

You have no permanent home. Your desire for variety and excitement in life may prevent you from settling in a permanent home. Or you may have many homes over the course of your lifetime.

Purva-bhadrapada Compatibility
Purva-bhadras’ sexuality is symbolized by a male lion. In terms of physical compatibility, this makes them an ideal match for persons born under Dhanishta nakshatra.

Based on holistic matching, Purva-bhadras are most likely to find happiness in long-term partnerships with:

Rohini (for male natives)
Mula
For Purva-bhadra natives in Aquarius (1st-3rd Quarter):

Mrighashira in Gemini
Ardra
Purva-phalguni (for male natives)
Chitra in Libra (for female natives)
Purva-ashadha (for female natives)
Swati
Dhanishta in Aquarius
Shatabhisha
For Purva-bhadra natives in Pisces (4th Quarter):

Pushya Ashlesha (for male natives)
Chitra in Virgo (for female natives)
Anuradha
Jyeshta (for male natives)
Purva-ashadha
Shravana (for male natives)
Dhanishta in Capricorn (for female natives)
Uttara-bhadra
Revati (for male natives)
Note: Compatibility in relationships is a complex science that looks at many different factors. You should always consult with an experienced astrologer who can carefully analyze the charts of both you and your partner.

Purva-bhadra’s Four Quarters (Padas)
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters, also known as padas, of 3:20 degrees each. These quarters are based on a 1/9th divisional chart, known in Sanskrit as navamsha.

The moon’s position at your time of birth determines the quarter in which you are born.

First Quarter (20:00-23:20 degrees Aquarius): Aries. You earn well and can make money in a variety of occupations. You have an angry streak and can be aggressive in your dealings with others. Nonetheless, overall you are self-reliant and content in life.

Second Quarter (23:20-26:40 degrees Aquarius): Taurus. You are a carefree person and you love to travel and experience foreign cultures. You are highly artistic and have a refined sense of beauty. You enjoy talking with others, though you may develop a habit of gossipping.

Third Quarter (26:40-30:00 degrees Aquarius): Gemini. You are talented and creative, and you have a thoughtful, active mind. You can excel as an entrepreneur.

Fourth Quarter (0:00-3:20 degrees Pisces): Cancer. You have a pure heart and a natural inclination to help those in need. You are drawn to mysticism and spirituality. With discipline you can attain a high level of spiritual realization.

Purva-bhadrapada in Electional Astrology
In electional astrology, also known as muhurtha, nakshatras are used to determine favorable days and times for important ceremonies and events, such as weddings, buying a new house or vehicle, commencing a project, or conceiving a child.

The electional nature of Purva-bhadrapada is Krura or Ugra, “fierce” and “harsh.” Purva-bhadra is an excellent nakshatra for:

Giving up bad habits
Cutting off toxic relationships
Quitting a job
Any destructive act, such as weeding or demolition
Performing vows or retreats, such as a day of silence
Doing any kind of detox or cleanse

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