Bharani Nakshatra
Bharani is the second of the 27 nakshatras and lies entirely within Aries. Ruled by Venus with Yama (the lord of dharma and death) as its deity, its nature is determined, intense and able to weather transformation. Bharani natives are resolute, full of drive and carry a deep sense of right and wrong.
Lucky colour, number and direction are taken from Bharani's ruling planet, Venus.
The Bharani personality
Bharani natives are determined and intense. As Yama's nakshatra, they carry discipline, endurance and a deep sense of right and wrong; they live life fully and can weather even difficult transformations.
Strengths
- Determined, they finish what they set out to do
- Great endurance and the capacity to weather hardship
- Passion, vitality and dedication to their work
- A clear sense of right and wrong, and honesty
Watch-outs
- Stubbornness and holding firm to their view
- Intensity of feeling, sometimes to an extreme
- A habit of judging others
- A pull towards jealousy or control
Bharani male and female natives
Below is the general nature of Bharani's male and female natives, across temperament, career, marriage and health. Physical traits: often a medium, sturdy build with a bright face and firm bearing.
Bharani Male
Determined, plain-spoken and inwardly very strong-willed. As Yama's nakshatra, he carries a deep sense of right and wrong. Once he decides, he does not step back. He just needs to master a hot temper and inner restlessness.
Art, entertainment, film and design suit him, along with law, management and medicine (especially obstetrics and fields tied to life and death). He excels wherever a task must be carried from start to finish.
Loyal and responsible towards family, though he likes to have his way. Listening to his partner and letting go of stubbornness keeps married life happy and steady.
The head and soles of the feet are sensitive. Watch for headaches, fevers and foot fatigue. Rest and a balanced routine are helpful.
Bharani Female
Courageous, full of life and firm in her principles. She does everything with full intensity and does not lose heart even in hard times.
She shines in art, fashion, film and design, as well as teaching, law and medical work, wherever dedication and responsibility meet.
Devoted and the strong axis of her home, though intense by nature. With restraint, her married life grows deep and trusting.
Head and feet are sensitive. Keep an eye on blood pressure, headaches and foot trouble. Rest and a balanced diet are essential.
Bharani nakshatra mantra
Bharani's deity is Yama (lord of dharma). The mantra below is chanted to strengthen Bharani's energy, especially on the day the Moon is in Bharani nakshatra.
Om Yamaya Namah
Chant 108 times · most auspicious on a Bharani nakshatra day or on a Friday.
What Bharani favours, and what to avoid
Bharani is a Ugra (fierce) nakshatra, so by its nature certain activities are considered more auspicious in it.
Favourable for
- Firm, decisive and bold steps
- Facing enemies and hard challenges
- Demolition and clearing away the old
- Taking risks and making firm decisions
Better to avoid
- Gentle beginnings like marriage or housewarming
- Delicate starts of new relationships
- Fragile matters that need trust and openness
The 4 padas and name letters of Bharani
Every nakshatra divides into 4 padas (quarters), and each pada has its own navamsa. Babies born in Bharani are traditionally named beginning with its syllables: Li, Lu, Le, Lo.
1Pada 1 · Leo navamsa (Sun)
The Sun makes this quarter more confident, leading and proud, keen to make its own mark.
2Pada 2 · Virgo navamsa (Mercury)
Mercury makes this quarter more intellectual, communicative and practical, quick at work and skill.
3Pada 3 · Libra navamsa (Venus)
Venus makes this quarter more beauty-loving, romantic and artistic, valuing comfort and relationships.
4Pada 4 · Scorpio navamsa (Mars)
Mars makes this quarter more energetic, courageous and passionate, carrying real intensity.
Bharani compatibility
The guidance below is based on Bharani's yoni (Elephant) and gana (Manushya (human)) and is a general indication only. A precise match needs the full Ashtakoot guna-milan of both charts.
Good match
Bharani matches well with nakshatras friendly to its Manushya gana and Elephant yoni, where dedication and commitment meet on both sides. A partner who can hold their intensity suits them best.
Needs care
A little care helps with yoni-opposed or very light, restless nakshatras, since Bharani's depth and stubbornness can sometimes cause friction.
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Bharani, frequently asked questions
Venus is the ruling planet (nakshatra swami) of Bharani nakshatra, so Venus's qualities show strongly in its natives.
Bharani spans Aries 13°20′ to 26°40′, within the Aries sign.
Bharani natives are determined and intense. As Yama's nakshatra, they carry discipline, endurance and a deep sense of right and wrong; they live life fully and can weather even difficult transformations.
Bharani's firm, transformative energy blooms where dedication and responsibility are needed. Venus lends a fit for art, entertainment, film, fashion and design, while Yama's touch suits law, management and medicine (especially obstetrics and fields tied to life and death). Wherever something must be carried from start to finish, Bharani natives excel.
Determined, plain-spoken and inwardly very strong-willed. As Yama's nakshatra, he carries a deep sense of right and wrong. Once he decides, he does not step back. He just needs to master a hot temper and inner restlessness.
Courageous, full of life and firm in her principles. She does everything with full intensity and does not lose heart even in hard times.
The mantra for Bharani nakshatra is "Om Yamaya Namah", dedicated to its deity Yama (lord of dharma).
Bharani's four padas begin with Li, Lu, Le, Lo. By tradition, a baby is named starting with the syllable of its pada.
Venus rules Bharani, so its lucky colour is white, lucky number is 6 and favourable direction is south-east.
The deity of Bharani is Yama (lord of dharma).
Bharani's symbol is Yoni (womb).
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