Purva Bhadrapada means "The Former Happy Feet" or "The Scorched Pair." Its deity is Aja Ekapada, the "One-Footed Goat," a form of Rudra (Shiva). This mysterious deity is associated with the lightning strike, the storm, and the axis mundi (the pillar of the world). The mythology is intense. It involves penance (Tapas). This star is about the fire of spiritual discipline that burns away karma. The "Two-Faced Man" symbol represents duality. Natives can be the kindest souls or the most terrifying villains. They have a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" potential. They can exist in two worlds simultaneously—the material and the spiritual, or the lawful and the criminal. The "Sword" symbol signifies the ability to cut. Purva Bhadrapada is the star of the executioner—metaphorically, the one who ends things. They are the closers. They deal with death, transformation, and the ugly side of life. Jupiter rules the star (wisdom), but it falls in Aquarius (Saturn) and Pisces (Jupiter). This mix creates a "Dark Guru" energy. They have wisdom, but it is the wisdom of the graveyard or the cremation ground. They understand that life is suffering and seek to transcend it. They are often associated with "hot" energy—anger, passion, or intense drive. They are the ones who will stand on one leg (like the goat) for years to get what they want. They have extreme willpower.