Nakshatra 2 of 27
Bharani Nakshatra
Bharani is ruled by Venus and presided over by Yama, the lord of death and dharma. It governs the full arc of creation — birth, transformation, and endings carried through to completion.
| Meaning | the bearer; she who carries |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Deity | Yama |
| Symbol | Yoni |
| Degree range | 13°20′ – 26°40′ Aries |
| Zodiac sign | Aries (sidereal) |
| Gana | Manushya |
Bharani personality
Bharani natives combine Venusian creativity with Yama's discipline. They can hold extremes that would overwhelm others: intense desire and strict restraint, creation and letting go. They finish what they start and take responsibility seriously. Under stress they can become possessive or judgmental, holding themselves and others to severe standards.
Strengths
- Endurance
- Creative intensity
- Loyalty
- Moral seriousness
- Capacity for transformation
Challenges
- Possessiveness
- Extremes of indulgence and restraint
- Judgmental streak
The four padas of Bharani
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ Aries – 16°40′ Aries | Leo | Li |
| 2 | 16°40′ Aries – 20°00′ Aries | Virgo | Lu |
| 3 | 20°00′ Aries – 23°20′ Aries | Libra | Le |
| 4 | 23°20′ Aries – 26°40′ Aries | Scorpio | Lo |
Moon in Bharani
A Bharani Moon feels everything at full volume. Emotional life runs deep and cyclical — periods of intensity followed by deliberate release. You are the person others trust with heavy truths.
Career paths
- Midwifery and obstetrics
- Psychology
- Arts and design
- Law and ethics
- Hospice and end-of-life care
Bharani compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Bharani:
Ashwini, Revati, Purva Phalguni
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Bharani your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.