According to classical texts on Vedic astrology, the deity ruling Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra is Ajaikapād, a one legged fierce form of Shiva. Meditating with the mantra of your moon nakshatra is a powerful way to connect with the symbology of that nakshatra which will have a significant influence over your purpose in this life. Chanting the mantra of your nakshatra can also remedy or strengthen the placement of the moon in your chart. In the video below, we document the sound of a simple nama mantra of Ajaikapād:
oṁ ajaikapade namaḥ
|| ॐ अजैकपदे नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit “Ajaikapād” (अजैकपाद्) can be translated to mean “the eternal unborn one-footed one”, and refers to one of the eleven Rudra manifestations of Shiva. Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra is connected with themes related to extreme beliefs, penance, unicorns, mysticism, eccentricity and futurism. Purva Bhadrapada is often considered the star of transformation. This asterism is symbolized by a sword.