Career

Professions relating to death; morticians; cemetery keepers; coffin makers; surgeons; medical practitioners; radicals, fanatics; fundamentalists; terrorists; sci-fi writers; mystery book writers; dark side of entertainment and politics; pornography; occultists; dark technologies; leather industry workers; homicide squads of the police department; people dealing with toxic and highly polluting waste products; environmental enemies like lumberjacks; pharmaceutical industry; environmental activists; fire workers

Gana: Poorvabhadrapada is a ‘manusha’/human nakshatra, although expectation would like us to have it as demonic. However, the Vedas say that humans are more capable of sin than demons.

Favorable Activities

Dangerous, uncertainty, risk, mechanisms, technology, funerals, conclusions, death, agriculture, water

Unfavorable Activities

Beginnings, initiations, marriage, sexual activity, dealing with higher authorities

Remedies

Poorvabhadrapada natives should worship Lord Shiva, practice karma yoga and chant the root mantra “Om Vam” and “Om Sham” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing light colors is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Poorvabhadrapada a financially wealthy aspect, which may be placed at the service of their partners. Rock star Michael Jackson is a typical Poorvabhadrapada native.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Aries Navamsa which is ruled by . The aggression of the natives here is more mental than physical. Natives can effectively control their temper and aggression, and have the determination to attain their goals.

The second pada falls on the Taurus Navamsa which is ruled by . Indulgent and energetic, natives are earthier and provide physical expression to the darker aspects of this constellation.

The third pada falls on the Gemini Navamsa which is ruled by . Communicative and curious, the natives display the lighter aspects of this intense nakshatra.

The fourth pada falls on the Cancer Navamsa which is ruled by the . Natives can be too benign or too dangerous, reflecting the psyche of both the persecutor and the persecuted. Common in various walks of life, they are socially adept with the rest of the 3 padas.

Poorvabhadrapada – The Front Legs of the Deathbed

Poorvabhadrapada (20.00 Aquarius-3.20 Pisces) is governed by Aja Ekapad, the one-legged snake. Symbolic of the two-faced man, the energies of Poorvabhadrapada signify enhanced spiritual aspiration.

Denoted by a couple of stars, Poorvabhadrapada makes an almost perpendicular straight line to the belt of ellipsis at the intersection of Aquarius and Pisces. Poorvabhadrapada can be translated into ‘the previous with lucky feet’ or ‘the former with feet of a stool’ (Purvaprosthapada).

Behavioral Characteristics

The very nature of Poorvabhadrapada is concerned with a sense of transformation and transition. The asterism is often denoted by the term ‘diabolical’ as debauchery, violence, macabre pursuits, untruths, moroseness and violence is ascribed to it. An intense nakshatra, Poorvabhadrapada manifests its negative energies through its egocentricity. Poorvabhadrapada aims to take in the understanding of things that are negative from an objective standpoint.

Poorvabhadrapada natives are persevering and sincere, despite lacking in wholesome pursuits. Often, they are prepared to scale any heights for realizing their goals. This is not very positive all the time since it indulges them in bad karma. The constellation identifies both with the persecutor and the persecuted, and hence most murderers and practitioners of homicides and genocides belong to this star. In a higher and evolved form, Poorvabhadrapada tend to seek self-mortification, and not the indignity of others.

The famous sage Vishwamitra of Hindu mythology is said to have exploited the energies of this nakshatra. Hence, a lot of sages till this day are prepared to undergo extreme penance for realizing their objectives. However, the basic nature of these natives is to keep their extremities and pursuits to themselves. Their overly grave countenance is marked by severity and nervousness, confronting others at the slightest instant, and behaving extremely cordially at gatherings.

Heavy metal rock concerts and the macabre attract Poorvabhadrapada. The evolved nature of this asterism teaches them to fight the bad which is demonstrated in creative artists and performers channeling the negative energies of their asterism through expression of their art. Natives of Poorvabhadrapada are often miserly and undergo phobia and perversion. Poorvabhadrapada finds expression through “yajamana shakti” or the power to elevate the evolutionary platform.

Strength: Eccentric; scholarly; witty; understands logic; creates prosperity through cleverness; receives money from the government or from wealthy people; economical; has longevity; could marry or be born into a wealthy family; spiritual depth; a warrior; passionate; skilled at earning an income; visionary; idealistic; universal goals; fights injustice; mystical beings; good writer and speaker; imaginative; self reliant; good at reading people; intuitive; march to their own beat; devoted to those who impress them.

Weakness: Skeptical; pessimistic; gloomy; nervous; angry; impulsive; has many serious conversations; changes residence many times; dominated by their spouse; frugal, yet still a poor financial planner; anxious; poor health; high-strung; stingy; wavering mind.

Professions: Business, administration, research, statistician, astrologer, priest, ascetic, morticians, coffin makers, cemetery keepers, surgeons, medical practitioners, psychiatrists, fundamentalists, radicals, author of horror or mystery stories, weapon maker, black magic, leather industry, homicide detective, metal industry, professions involving fire, toxic substances.

Famous Purva Bhadrapadas: Martin Luther King, Michael Jackson, Madam Curie, Groucho Marx, Robert DeNiro, OJ Simpson

Favorable Activities: Dangerous activities, risk taking, mechanical or technological activities, funeral services, issues concerning death, agriculture, water activities, completion of activity.

Unfavorable Activities: New beginnings or initiations, travel, marriage or sex, dealing with authority, government matters.

Mantra:

Sacred Energy Vortex: Renganathapuram Sri Kamakshi Samedha Tiru Aaneswarar Temple

Purva Bhadrapada star is divinely connected to Renganathapuram Sri Kamakshi Samedha Tiru Aaneswarar Temple. This sacred temple is located in Renganathapuram, which is near Tirukkattuppalli in Tamil Nadu, India. Those born under Purva Bhadrapada star should worship at this sacred site at least once during their lifetime.

Numerology, the esoteric study of numbers, plays a significant role in the connection between the star Purva Bhadrapada and this sacred site. Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th star. The represents the number 2, while signifies the number 5. In mythology, is the son of the . The rules the mind, while rules the intelligence. Applying methods of numerology, the number 25 becomes the number 7 (2 +5 = 7).

The number 7 is associated with the elephant. This is symbolic as Sri Kamakshi, who incarnated as the world’s mother, rode in a chariot pulled by seven elephants. The number 7 is also important because seven statues (murthi) manifested on a bael tree at this temple. Thiru Aaneswarar was one of these seven deities. Thiru Aanam means "seven colored rainbow." It is a propitious sign to receive the darshan of a rainbow at this temple. Thus, the temple is appropriately named after Sri Kamakshi and Tiru Aaneswarar.

Those people born under Purva Bhadrapada can worship at this shrine for seven days and anoint the statues with plantains, honey, ghee, sugar, and offer seven garlands. This will eliminate the karmic afflictions of seven lifetimes. Also, it is recommended to donate seven colored garments at this temple to remove ancestral curses.

Those who are born under a different star but wish to visit this temple will also benefit. They may worship at this sacred shrine continuously for seven days. Meditation, contemplation and yoga performed at this temple will produce benefic effects and assist with career problems. One can also perform a pooja to seven elephants to remove karma from seven lifetimes.

Purvabhadrapada natives, your incense is made with the herb Mango as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.