: पूर्वभाद्र) is the twenty-fifth nakshatra

Nakshatra

Nakshatra is the term for lunar mansion in Hindu astrology. A nakshatra is one of 27 sectors along the ecliptic...

 in Hindu astrology, corresponding to α

Alpha Pegasi

Alpha Pegasi is the third brightest star in the constellation Pegasus and one of the four stars in the asterism known as the Great Square of Pegasus. It has the traditional name Markab .Markab is a relatively average star nearing the end of its stellar evolution on the main sequence...

 and β

Beta Pegasi

Beta Pegasi is a star in the constellation Pegasus. Its traditional name is Scheat, a name that has also been used for Delta Aquarii....

 Pegasi

Pegasus (constellation)

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It is placed under the domain of Bṛhaspati, the deity represented by the planet Jupiter

Jupiter

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Practitioners of electional astrology

Electional astrology

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 see Pūrva Bhādrapadā as a Cruel sign, meaning that activities related to deception, craftiness or wickedness are best begin while this sign is in prominence.

Like its twin, Uttara Bhādrapadā

Uttara Bhadrapada

Uttara Bhādrapadā or Uttṛṭṭāti is the twenty-sixth nakshatra in Hindu astrology, corresponding to γ Pegasi and α Andromedae.It is ruled by Shani, the deity identified with the planet Saturn....

, Pūrva Bhādrapadā is often represented by dualistic imagery, such as a two-headed man, or two legs of a bed. Crossed swords can also be used to symbolize this nakshatra. Its patron deity is the serpent Ajaikapada.

The moon in Pūrva Bhādrapadā indicates a person who is passionate and transformational, but a little extreme and indulgent. They are idealists and non-conformists and are good influencers of others and speakers and orators, but they can also be fearful, nervous, cynical and eccentric. Often their life can be full of sadness and problems.

Traditional Hindu given names are determined by which pada (quarter) of a nakshatra the moon was in at the time of birth. In the case of Ashvini, the given name would begin with the following syllables:

• Se (से)
• So (सो)
• Da (दा)
• Di (दी)