Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Jupiter (16-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Kumbha–Meena |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni (symbol) | Lion |
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Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra (25 of 27)
Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (#25 of 27): ruling planet Jupiter, Manushya gana, Aadi nadi, Lion yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Kumbha–Meena, ruled by Jupiter with Manushya gana and Aadi nadi.
The 4 padas of Purva Bhadrapada
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 320°00′–323°20′ | Mesha | Mars | Se |
| Pada 2 | 323°20′–326°40′ | Mesha | Mars | So |
| Pada 3 | 326°40′–330°00′ | Mithuna | Mercury | Daa |
| Pada 4 | 330°00′–333°20′ | Karka | Moon | Dee |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Purva Bhadrapada →.
Essence of Purva Bhadrapada
Purva Bhadrapada burns with idealistic intensity: a visionary's star that lifts the ordinary into the significant. Your convictions give others courage.
People born in Purva Bhadrapada carry the Manushya temperament and Lion yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Aadi nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Purva Bhadrapada in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Purva Bhadrapada's Manushya gana, Aadi nadi and Lion yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra good for?
Purva Bhadrapada (Manushya gana, Aadi nadi) is classically associated with Purva Bhadrapada burns with idealistic intensity: a visionary's star that lifts the ordinary into the significant. Your — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Purva Bhadrapada?
In gun milan, Purva Bhadrapada's Manushya gana and Lion yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Bharani, Rohini, Ardra — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Purva Bhadrapada?
Jupiter rules Purva Bhadrapada in the vimshottari dasha system (16 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Babies born in Purva Bhadrapada are traditionally named starting with Se, So, Daa, Dee — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Purva Bhadrapada baby-name list for examples.