Vedic astrology consists of 27 Nakshatra or lunar mansions, which play a key role in determining the characteristics and future predictions of individuals. Each Nakshatra has its own set of unique features. Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra is the 25 out of the 27 nakshatras in Vedic astrology. The planet Jupiter represents it and falls under the zodiac sign of Pisces. It spans from 20 degrees Aquarius to 3 degrees and 20 minutes Pisces.
Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra is considered to be the beginning of the final chapter of the journey from Ashwini to Shatabhisha. It is test Nakshatra where the urge to live everything to know the real things is at the peak. Thai urge makes this Nakshatra highly volatile. Hence, it is one of the most feared Nakshatra as people born under this Nakshatra are often seen living at polar extremes, depending on how it works in the horoscope.
Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra is the total of the first 24 nakshatras and hence usually wishes to live each and everything rather than gaining information. These people may have to go through extremely bad experiences there. But on the bright side, they gain true knowledge, and wisdom is born.
Symbolism in Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra
The term Poorvabhadrapada translates to former auspicious for, which signifies the front half of the funeral cot. The two stars in Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra are related to Lord Shiva, whose symbol is the front legs of a funeral cot, thus representing the finality of life and surrender to the divine force. It indicates the first part of the journey beyond death. It is the willingness to take the right step and cross the first part to liberation which brings it beyond death.
Therefore, Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra exhibits characteristics like being violent, dangerous, versatile, volatile, daredevil, dramatic, extremist, adventurous, and secretive. These characteristics help to complete the challenges it faces during the first part of the final path.
Hence, Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra represents an extreme battle between God and the Devil. It represents the extreme battle between conscience and ego. Since the journey of liberation is in its final stage, it is natural for the Devil to use his best weapons to win this battle. Thus, Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra natives are engaged in the decisive battle of good and evil.
The ‘two faced man’ is another important symbol associated with Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra. One of the faces belongs to a civilised, gentle, and well-cultured person, but the other one represents a destructive, violent, evil, and mysterious person. This shows that this Nakshatra has the ability to live at opposite extremes at the same time. This means that natives of Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra may lead a dual life when one part is the public face and the other other is hidden.
Ruling Deity of Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra
Aja Ekapada is the ruling deity of Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra. It translates to ‘goat with one foot’, and this god is relieved to be a Rudra form of Lord Shiva. Hence, it connects Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra to Rudra, the form of Lord Shiva, which is known for its destruction.
Ruling Planets of Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra
Jupiter is the ruling planet of Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra, which is the most benefic planet among the NavaGraha. T identifies conscience and spiritual growth achieved through it. So when the decisive battle is fought between ego and conscience, more of the latter is needed to defeat ego. Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra may win this battle and cross this part of the final path due to Jupiter’s influence. Therefore, a Nakshatra native may keep engaging in extremes, ultimately realising its wastefulness in the end. If Jupiter is benefic and strong with a supportive overall horoscope, the native may finally win the battle and cross the final path.
Signs of Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra
The first three-quarters of Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra falls in Aquarius, ruled by Saturn, while the last quarter falls in Pisces, which Jupiter rules. These signs and planets and characteristics like awareness, intelligence, indulgence, conscience, patience, penance, repentance, and realisation to Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra.
This realisation comes after awareness, indulgence, and repentance, which may happen in the Aquarius part of Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra, and the realisation may occur in the Pisces part. After engaging in evil, awareness may create the need for penance and repentance, and the native may purify himself.
Characteristics of Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra Natives
The people born under Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra may be good at balancing opposite sides of their personalities. They are the masters of disguise. Criminals under the strong influence of this Nakshatra are often the most difficult to handle. It may be difficult to trace their true identities. These natives are not hidden in the literal sense but hidden in plain sight. This means that the criminal may be right before your eyes, but you may not be able to recognize him.
To Conclude
People born under Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra tend to have strong personalities. They are creative, intelligent, and spiritual, with a strong desire for independence. But, they can also be unpredictable, moody, and impulsive, which makes them difficult to understand.
