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cause. In such activities, the sword symbolizes courage, martyrdom, and<br />
dedication, but the same sword can also lead the person to murder others to<br />
obtain some personal advantage. Whatever the expression <strong>of</strong> action, the<br />
important impulse under Purva Bhadra is the urge to become focused upon<br />
an ideal. At this stage the individual is motivated by an inner urge, the outer<br />
being <strong>of</strong> little significance. Under the influence <strong>of</strong> this asterism the life <strong>of</strong><br />
the individual is radically transformed and becomes much different from<br />
what has so far been experienced. <strong>The</strong> subjective is objectified and the true<br />
principles <strong>of</strong> life begin to hold sway over the person.<br />
Whatever symbology we consider, Purva Bhadra is important as a great<br />
centralizing force. <strong>The</strong> various outlets <strong>of</strong> one's energy are concentrated and<br />
directed towards the goal <strong>of</strong> harmony and balance. At this stage in the effort<br />
to fulfill one's aims, there are serious trials and tribulations. Many critical<br />
situations arise on the path. Even life itself may seem meaningless. <strong>The</strong><br />
determination needed to emerge successful in such conflict and turmoil is<br />
also indicated by the sword. <strong>The</strong> determination is the individual's decision<br />
and the urge to fight and die for it are his actions. Whether for good or ill,<br />
Purva Bhadra imparts an immensely active impulse. It alters the life <strong>of</strong> the<br />
person in a dramatic way.<br />
26 UTTARA BHADRA<br />
Uttara Bhadra extends from 333° 20' to 346° 40' <strong>of</strong> the zodiac in Pisces ruled<br />
by Jupiter. <strong>The</strong> asterism itself is ruled by Saturn. <strong>The</strong> Vedic deity presiding<br />
over it is Ahir Budhnya, the dragon <strong>of</strong> the deep sea, Purva and Uttara Bhadra<br />
taken together consist <strong>of</strong> four stars, two for each. <strong>The</strong>re is much interchange<br />
between their symbols. Together the four stars are said to represent the legs<br />
<strong>of</strong> a cot, but the two stars assigned to Uttara Bhadra are said to symbolize a<br />
twin as well as the number two.<br />
<strong>The</strong> general effect <strong>of</strong> Jupiter, which owns Pisces, colors the Saturnian impact<br />
<strong>of</strong> the asterism. <strong>The</strong> primary motivating impulse for Uttara Bhadra is Kama,<br />
desire. In regard to attributes, it is under the influence <strong>of</strong> Sattwa, harmony, at<br />
the primary and secondary levels, but at the tertiary level, which is<br />
responsible for the immediate reaction to a situation, it is under Tamas,<br />
inertia. <strong>The</strong>re are many contradictory forces acting on the asterism. <strong>The</strong>re is<br />
the opposition between Jupiter and Saturn, between Sattwa and Tamas,