Nakshatra for Ujjain on Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Purva Bhadrapada
Today's Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Symbol: Front legs of funeral cot, Two-faced man
Element: Fire
Begins
4:52 PM
Fri, Sep 25
Ends
5:01 PM
Sat, Sep 26
Next Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
Begins at Sat, Sep 26 5:02 PM
✨Daily Influence of Purva Bhadrapada
When the Moon is in Purva Bhadrapada, the day brings intensity, purification, and spiritual fire. This nakshatra activates deep transformation and the courage to face truth. The atmosphere feels charged with divine intensity and the necessity of letting go. People feel called to burn away illusions and step into their authentic spiritual nature.
The day feels spiritually charged, serious, and deeply purposeful. You feel drawn to ultimate truths and willing to face what lies beneath appearances. There's acceptance of life's dualities and sacred nature of all experience. People naturally access their spiritual depth and capacity for genuine transformation.
Favorable Activities
- ✓Intense spiritual practices and sadhana
- ✓Yoga and pranayama with fire element focus
- ✓Ritual purification and sacred ceremonies
- ✓Confronting deep truths about yourself
- ✓Releasing attachments and old patterns
- ✓Studying sacred texts and philosophy
- ✓Mentoring others on spiritual transformation
- ✓Accepting life's sacred mysteries
- ✓Deep meditation and kundalini work
Caution Areas
- ⚠Avoid starting new material ventures today
- ⚠Not ideal for gentle or compromise situations
- ⚠Be cautious of extreme or unbalanced intensity
- ⚠Refrain from harsh judgments about others
- ⚠Avoid making permanent decisions from fear
Spiritual Essence of Purva Bhadrapada
Purva Bhadrapada embodies the cosmic principle of transformation through acceptance. Those born here have direct access to the mysteries of life and death. Your soul carries the wisdom of all ages and the capacity to transcend human limitations. The front legs of the funeral cot represent accepting mortality and letting go of attachment. You are a bridge between the material and spiritual worlds.
Quick Facts
Deity
Aja Ekapada (One-footed goat)
Ruler
Guru (Jupiter)
Symbol
Front legs of funeral cot, Two-faced man
Element
Fire
Quality
Fierce (Ugra)
Range
20°00' Aquarius - 3°20' Pisces
What is a Nakshatra?
Nakshatra is one of the five essential elements of the Hindu Panchang, alongside Tithi, Yoga, Vara, and Karana. The word Nakshatra comes from Sanskrit — "Naksha" (map) + "Tara" (star) . The Moon transits through all 27 Nakshatras in approximately 27.3 days (one sidereal month), spending roughly one day in each.
In Vedic astrology, the Nakshatra in which the Moon is placed at the time of birth (called Janma Nakshatra or birth star) profoundly influences a person's personality, nature, and life path. Each Nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac and is associated with a ruling deity, a planetary lord, a symbol, and specific qualities that color every day the Moon transits through it.
🌙 Lunar Mansions
The 27 Nakshatras divide the zodiac into equal lunar mansions, each spanning 13°20'. They form the backbone of Vedic muhurta (electional astrology) and are essential for selecting auspicious timing for important events.
⭐ Daily Significance
The Nakshatra active on any given day influences the energy, activities, and auspiciousness of that day. Knowing the current Nakshatra helps in planning ceremonies, travel, business dealings, and spiritual practices.
All 27 Nakshatras
The Moon transits through each of the 27 Nakshatras in sequence. Click any Nakshatra to learn about its significance.
| No. | Nakshatra | Ruler |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Ketu |
| 2 | Bharani | Venus |
| 3 | Krittika | Sun |
| 4 | Rohini | Moon |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Mars |
| 6 | Ardra | Rahu |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Jupiter |
| 8 | Pushya | Saturn |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Mercury |
| 10 | Magha | Ketu |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Venus |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Sun |
| 13 | Hasta | Moon |
| 14 | Chitra | Mars |
| 15 | Swati | Rahu |
| 16 | Vishakha | Jupiter |
| 17 | Anuradha | Saturn |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Mercury |
| 19 | Mula | Ketu |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Venus |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Sun |
| 22 | Shravana | Moon |
| 23 | Dhanishta | Mars |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Rahu |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapadatoday | Jupiter |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Saturn |
| 27 | Revati | Mercury |
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Calculation Methodology
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