Pada 1
Syllable “Li”Aries 13°20′ – Aries 16°40′ · Navamsa Leo (lord Sun)
Leo navamsa (Sun): proud and creative, with a need for recognition and leadership.
Nakshatra 2 of 27
Bharani Nakshatra
The star of carrying, restraint and transformation.
Bharani holds and carries: the womb that bears life and the duty that bears responsibility. Natives feel things intensely and are capable of great endurance. Venus as lord brings artistic taste and appetite, framed by the discipline of Yama, its deity.
EnduranceCreativityDiscipline
- Span
- Aries 13°20′ – Aries 26°40′
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Deity
- Yama
- Symbol
- Yoni
- Gana
- Manushya
- Yoni
- Elephant (male)
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Your birth star is the nakshatra the Moon occupied when you were born. It sets your first Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.
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At a glance
Bharani nakshatra facts
| Meaning of the name | The bearer |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | Aries 13°20′ to Aries 26°40′ (sidereal) |
| Sign | Aries |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Venus · Mahadasha of 20 years |
| Presiding deity | Yama |
| Symbol | Yoni |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Yoni (animal) | Elephant, male |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Nature (for muhurta) | Ugra (fierce): good for bold or forceful acts; traditionally avoided for gentle beginnings |
| Naming syllables | Li, Lu, Le, Lo |
Yama, lord of dharma and death, presides over Bharani, so the star deals with limits, judgement and the cycles of birth and endings. Its symbol, the yoni, speaks of creation, fertility and the passage between worlds.
Personality
Bharani traits
Strengths
- Strong will and stamina
- Honest about difficult truths
- Creative and sensual
- Takes responsibility seriously
Challenges
- Extremes of indulgence and restraint
- Jealousy or possessiveness
- Carrying burdens alone
Careers that suit Bharani
Arts, film and fashionObstetrics and fertility workLaw and justiceFinance and resource managementHospitality and foodHospice and end-of-life care
Four quarters
The four padas of Bharani
Pada 2
Syllable “Lu”Aries 16°40′ – Aries 20°00′ · Navamsa Virgo (lord Mercury)
Virgo navamsa (Mercury): practical, service-minded and detail-oriented; helpful but self-critical.
Pada 3
Syllable “Le”Aries 20°00′ – Aries 23°20′ · Navamsa Libra (lord Venus)
Libra navamsa (Venus): artistic, charming and relationship-focused; the most Venusian pada.
Pada 4
Syllable “Lo”Aries 23°20′ – Aries 26°40′ · Navamsa Scorpio (lord Mars)
Scorpio navamsa (Mars): intense, secretive and transformative, drawn to research and the occult.
Love and marriage
Bharani in relationships
Passionate and loyal, with strong desires. They need honesty and depth; shallow or evasive partners leave them frustrated.
Gana
Manushya
Temperament match (6 points)
Yoni
Elephant
Same yoni: Revati
Nadi
Madhya (Pitta)
Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra…
Wellbeing and practice
Health and spiritual practice
Health
Reproductive health, throat and weight need attention; moderation in food and pleasures helps.
Traditional practice
Respecting elders and ancestors and keeping disciplined habits are traditionally recommended.
Traditional associations, not medical advice.
Common questions
Bharani FAQs
Which planet rules Bharani nakshatra?
Venus. People born with the Moon in Bharani begin life in Venus Mahadasha, which lasts 20 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.
What are the naming syllables for Bharani?
Li (pada 1), Lu (pada 2), Le (pada 3), Lo (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.
Which zodiac sign is Bharani in?
Bharani lies wholly in Aries, from Aries 13°20′ to Aries 26°40′.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Bharani?
Gana: Manushya. Yoni: male elephant. Nadi: Madhya (Pitta). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.
Is Bharani a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Bharani is a Ugra nakshatra, traditionally suited to bold or forceful acts; traditionally avoided for gentle beginnings. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.
All 27 nakshatras
1.Ashwini2.Bharani3.Krittika4.Rohini5.Mrigashira6.Ardra7.Punarvasu8.Pushya9.Ashlesha10.Magha11.Purva Phalguni12.Uttara Phalguni13.Hasta14.Chitra15.Swati16.Vishakha17.Anuradha18.Jyeshtha19.Mula20.Purva Ashadha21.Uttara Ashadha22.Shravana23.Dhanishta24.Shatabhisha25.Purva Bhadrapada26.Uttara Bhadrapada27.Revati