Bharani nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Bharani is nakshatra 2 of 27. Its name means "The bearer". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 13°20′–26°40′ Mesh (Aries). It is ruled by Venus; its deity is Yama (symbol: yoni). Bharani natives are intense, determined and creative; Bharani carries the themes of birth, restraint and transformation, and natives can be strong-willed to the point of stubbornness. Name syllables: Li, Lu, Le, Lo.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Bharani
"Bharani" means "The bearer". Its presiding deity is Yama and its symbol is yoni. It covers 13°20′–26°40′ Mesh (Aries) of the sidereal zodiac.
Bharani nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Bharani are intense, determined and creative; Bharani carries the themes of birth, restraint and transformation, and natives can be strong-willed to the point of stubbornness.
Career themes: arts and film, law, finance, management, obstetrics.
The four padas of Bharani
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′–16°40′ Aries | Li | Mesh (Aries) | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 16°40′–20°00′ Aries | Lu | Mesh (Aries) | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 20°00′–23°20′ Aries | Le | Mesh (Aries) | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 23°20′–26°40′ Aries | Lo | Mesh (Aries) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Manushya
- Yoni: Elephant
- Nadi: Madhya (Pitta)
- First Mahadasha: Venus (20 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Bharani nakshatra?
Venus (Shukra). People born in Bharani begin life in the Venus Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 20 years in full.
Which rashi is Bharani nakshatra in?
Mesh (Aries). It spans 13°20′–26°40′ Mesh (Aries).
What are the name syllables for Bharani nakshatra?
Li, Lu, Le, Lo. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Bharani?
Gana: Manushya, yoni: Elephant, nadi: Madhya (Pitta). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.