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Nakshatra · #2 of 27

Bharani Nakshatra (भरणी)

Nakshatra lord Venus · deity Yama · Aries rashi · Manushya gana · Fierce (Ugra)

Bharani (भरणी) is the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 13°20' Aries to 26°40' Aries. Its ruling planet is Venus and its deity is Yama, symbolised by the yoni (female organ). It is Manushya gana with a Fierce (Ugra) nature, and signifies restraint, transformation and death and rebirth.

Number

#2 of 27

2nd nakshatra

Lord

Venus

शुक्र

Rashi

Aries

मेष

Degrees

13°20' Aries–26°40' Aries

in Aries

Deity

Yama

Symbol

Yoni (female organ)

Gana

Manushya

Quality

Fierce (Ugra)

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Bharani is the second nakshatra, spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes to 26 degrees 40 minutes of Aries. Ruled by Venus (Shukra) and presided over by Yama — the god of death and dharma — Bharani represents the profound cycle of creation, sustenance, and dissolution.

Bharani natives possess immense creative energy and the ability to bear and nurture new life, ideas, and projects. The yoni symbol represents the womb of creation — the power to bring forth something new into the world. These individuals often experience life with great intensity, swinging between extremes of pleasure and pain.

Venus as the ruling planet bestows artistic talent, appreciation for beauty, and sensual nature, while Yama as deity brings a strong moral compass and awareness of life's impermanence. Bharani people are natural guardians of dharma — they understand that true creation requires sacrifice and that every ending carries the seed of a new beginning.

This nakshatra is classified as Ugra (fierce), making it suitable for activities requiring courage, confrontation, or breaking through obstacles. Bharani natives often excel in fields involving transformation — psychology, surgery, forensics, creative arts, and fertility sciences.

Four Padas of Bharani

Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters), each falling in a different navamsa sign. Your exact pada depends on your degree within Bharani.

Pada 1

13°20' Aries–16°40' Aries

Leo navamsa

Creative expression, dramatic transformation, leadership in change

Pada 2

16°40' Aries–20°0' Aries

Virgo navamsa

Disciplined transformation, analytical approach, service-oriented

Pada 3

20°0' Aries–23°20' Aries

Libra navamsa

Balanced judgment, artistic expression, diplomatic transformation

Pada 4

23°20' Aries–26°40' Aries

Scorpio navamsa

Deep transformation, intense emotions, occult knowledge

How to Use Bharani Nakshatra in a Birth Chart

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The same nakshatra changes by quarter, navamsa and degree.

Check Moon Sign

Bharani works through Aries rashi themes.

Time by Dasha

Venus dasha activates this birth-star pattern.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the lord of Bharani nakshatra?

Venus (शुक्र) rules Bharani. Love, marriage, beauty, art are the life areas it shapes most strongly. Its placement, transit and dasha periods most directly influence Bharani natives.

Which rashi does Bharani nakshatra fall in?

Bharani spans 13°20' Aries to 26°40' Aries, so all four of its padas fall within Aries (मेष) rashi.

What is the deity and symbol of Bharani?

Bharani's presiding deity is Yama and its symbol is the yoni (female organ). Its gana is Manushya and its quality is Fierce (Ugra).

What does Bharani signify?

Bharani signifies restraint, transformation, death and rebirth, fertility.

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