Nakshatra 2 of 27
Bharani nakshatra (भरणी)
Bharani means 'the bearer'. Ruled by Venus and presided over by Yama, it joins creative, sensual energy with a sober sense of duty. It is about carrying responsibility through intense experience.
Bharani nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Venus (Shukra)
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Deity
- Yama, lord of dharma and restraint
- Symbol
- Yoni, the womb
- Gana
- Manushya
- Animal symbol
- Male elephant
- Dasha years
- 20 years (Venus mahadasha)
Bharani personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Endurance, strong convictions, creative drive and the ability to carry heavy loads without complaint.
Challenges
Extremes of feeling, possessiveness and a tendency to swing between indulgence and severity.
Career and relationships
Career
Creative arts, fashion, hospitality, law and ethics, obstetrics and care work, finance and anything involving transformation or stewardship.
Love and marriage
Passionate and committed, with high standards of fidelity. Works best with partners who value honesty over comfort.
Bharani padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Li | Leo |
| 2 | Lu | Virgo |
| 3 | Le | Libra |
| 4 | Lo | Scorpio |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Bharani nakshatra remedies
Worship Goddess Durga or Lakshmi on Fridays and keep a disciplined routine; Yama is honoured through restraint and charity to the needy.
For the ruling planet Venus, Fridayis the traditional day and “Om Shukraya Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Bharani nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Bharani nakshatra?
Bharani is ruled by Venus (Shukra). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Bharani starts life in the Venus mahadasha, which lasts 20 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Bharani nakshatra in?
Bharani lies in Aries (13°20' to 26°40') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Bharani nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Bharani are Li, Lu, Le, Lo. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Bharani nakshatra?
Yama, lord of dharma and restraint. The symbol is yoni, the womb, and the nakshatra belongs to the Manushya gana.
Bharani is one factor in a chart. For a reading of your own kundli, including dasha timing, book a consultation.
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