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Glossary
Pada
Each nakshatra splits into four quarters of 3°20'. The pada shows which side of your birth star is strongest.
Definition
A pada is one quarter of a nakshatra: 108 padas cover the zodiac. Each falls in a sign of the Navamsa (D9) chart, which is why the pada matters for marriage and inner purpose. It also gives the traditional first syllable for a baby's name.
The four padas
| Pada | Aim | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dharma | Purpose, principles, the urge to start |
| 2 | Artha | Work, money, building something solid |
| 3 | Kama | Relationships, desire, communication, joy |
| 4 | Moksha | Emotion, intuition, spirituality, letting go |
See it in your own chart
Astrool calculates your full birth chart, not just your sun sign, and writes your daily, weekly and monthly readings against it.
Common questions
How do I find my pada?
From the Moon's exact degree; Astrool shows it next to your nakshatra.
Why are there 108 padas?
27 nakshatras × 4 padas = 108, a sacred number in Indian tradition.